Coast Clinician Job Waukegan area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package, and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Dispatches into the community to respond to crises as part of the Lake County Sheriff's Mobile Response Team for Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST).

Provides direct crisis intervention services to community members and their families, including de-escalation, stabilization, and linking to appropriate levels of care.

The mobile response team consists of a Sheriff's Deputy and a Mobile Crisis Responder to meet with community members experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises throughout Lake County.

Responds to mobile crisis coverage over the telephone and/or in person.

Evaluates and assesses clients for level of care.

Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.

Creates stabilization plans and links clients to appropriate care levels.

Qualifications:

Experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.
Experience with interventions for individuals affected by alcohol and drug addiction.
Demonstrates cultural competency in providing services to low-income, disadvantaged populations.

Education Requirements:

Associates 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 experience in behavioral sciences, or
Master's degree in behavioral sciences with no experience.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear for extended periods.
Frequently required to travel throughout Lake County via automobile.
Frequently exposed to inclement weather during interventions.
Must have normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Must pass mandatory background checks, including pre-employment drug screening and polygraph.

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