Crisis Counselor - Mobile Crisis Response PM

Join Our Expanding Crisis Services Team!

We are looking for a Crisis Services Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Response team at the DuPage County Health Department.

Full-time evening shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00–10:00 pm. Requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle.

• Bachelor’s degree considered; master’s degree and licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree: $45,967–$53,967
• Master’s degree & license (LSW, LPC): $51,075–$65,000
• Clinical License (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT): $59,240–$69,940

• Conduct community-based crisis evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Provide referral and community resource linkage, including CARES/SASS, law enforcement, hospital settings, and families/individuals.
• Assisting with on-site responsibilities, including conducting on-site crisis evaluations.
• Answer the crisis line and 988.
• Assist on the Mental Health Units within the Crisis Recovery Center and complete client care tasks for the 12-bed crisis residential unit as needed.
• Maintain required training, licensure, and certification.
• Collaborate with staff and community providers.
• Provide emergency and crisis intervention services in person, by phone, or video.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• 2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Including a comprehensive benefit package and a $2.00 shift differential for off‑shift work. Benefits also include 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid sick time, health insurance, pension eligibility, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.

DuPage County Health Department is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.