Job Description

General Description

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The

Counselor III

is a valuable member of our

(CABS) Child Adolescent Behavioral Health Service

team who is responsible for providing screening, assessment, and support services/mobile crisis response to clients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. As part of the Lake County

(SASS) Screening, Assessment and Support Services

program, which provides after-hours on-call services to respond to youth at the site of crisis to complete a crisis evaluation, and arrange crisis stabilization and follow-up services. Works with clients with coexisting disorders, including substance abuse.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who

As part of the Lake County

SASS

Program, provides after-hours on-call services to respond to youth at the site of crisis to complete a crisis evaluation and arrange crisis stabilization and follow-up services. May provide individual/family counseling, treatment planning; case management, and case consultation services to youth clients and their families.

Schedule: 25 hours a week

Hours are flexible: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) Option to work remotely or from home for part of the week On-call weekends approximately once every 5 weeks

$5.00 shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium

Essential Functions

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Consult with the supervisor regarding the transfer/placement of a client to another level of service, as needed. Provide an atmosphere of customer service in assuring that clients are treated in a friendly and respectful manner. Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally. Focuses on client empowerment evidence-based or adopted best practices in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs. Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program. Provide education and direction to clients, family members, and/or significant others. Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

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Associate's degree and five (5) years' experience in behavioral sciences,

or

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience in behavioral sciences,

or

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience in behavioral sciences,

or

Master's degree in behavioral sciences and no experience Must possess a valid driver's license

Supplemental Information

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As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.

We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.