Crisis Counselor

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• Job Title:**Crisis Counselor
• Home Office:**Vienna, IL; Golconda, IL; Cairo, IL; Metropolis, IL; or
  
  

Anna, IL.Location is dependent on nearest to home residence and

available office space.

• Area of Focus:**Behavioral Health
• Program(s):**Crisis Response and Intervention Services program (590) -
  
  

The Crisis Response and Intervention Services, which are available 24/7,

help people of all ages deal with immediate stressors, minimize the

negative effects of physical or mental health challenges, and cope with

a loss of functioning in any area of life.

• Crisis Counselor Skills & Knowledge:**Skills in the delivery of crisis
  
  

support services; knowledge of local health and human services

resources; excellent written and oral communication skills; basic

computer skills; ability to navigate enhanced phone system.

**Crisis Counselor Job duties include, but are not limited to:**

• Provides crisis intervention to stabilize consumers condition by
  
  

utilizing short-term crisis intervention techniques and referrals to

other support services.

• Utilizes approved screening and assessment tools to evaluate the
  
  

level of risk for individuals presenting in mental health crisis and

makes informed recommendations to the on-call QMHP regarding needed

level of care.

• Collaborate with emergency services, law enforcement, and medical
  
  

professionals to ensure a seamless and integrated response to crisis

situations.

• Develops safety plans collaboratively with clients to leverage
  
  

natural supports, ensure ongoing support, address environmental

safety, and facilitate access to necessary resources.

• Facilitates communication externally and across agency
  
  

staff/applicable programs to ensure continuity of care for

individuals presenting in crisis services.

• Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service
  
  

providers both internally and externally.

• Completes all required forms and documentation in a timely and
  
  

efficient manner.

• Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings and
  
  

supervision with direct supervisor.

\*This is a bargaining unit, union position