Crisis Services Counselor - Part-Time

Overview

Join Our Expanding Crisis Services Team! We're excited to offer an opportunity to join the Crisis Services team at the DuPage County Health Department. Our agency is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to the community.

We are a recipient of the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval (1996) and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation (2014).

By joining the Crisis Services team, you will contribute to a renowned organization that prioritizes community wellbeing and high-quality care.

Located in a state-of-the-art building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Our team delivers rapid-response care. To learn more about our program, please visit the Crisis Services page on the DCHD website.

The Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is the next step in building a best-in-class behavioral health system. It ensures all residents have someone to contact, someone to respond, and a safe place to get help during a mental health or substance use crisis. The CRC helps residents de-escalate, stabilize, and connect to community resources tailored to their needs. The building design and operations aim to make individuals and families feel welcome, respected, and secure throughout care.

The CRC serves as an alternative to hospital emergency departments and simplifies access to crisis care for all individuals, families, and first responders. For more information, visit the Crisis Recovery Center page on the DCHD website.

Part-time day shift scheduled to work 20 hours per week on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 am–5 pm.

Bachelor's degree candidates will be considered; relevant experience is a plus. Depending on experience, the salary ranges are:

• Bachelor’s degree: $22,983 to $26,983
• Master’s degree & license (LSW, LPC): $25,537 to $32,500
• Clinical License (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT): $29,620 to $34,970

• Comprehensive training program (and we pay you for it!)
• DuPage County part-time benefit package, including:
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid leave (Vacation and Personal Days)
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick time
• Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement

• Provide emergency and crisis intervention services in-person, via phone, or video
• Conduct on-site crisis evaluations
• Complete crisis intervention and case management tasks for clients on our mental health units
• Provide referral and community resource linkage
• Maintain required training, licensure, and certification
• Collaborate with staff and community providers

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations
• Equivalent combination of training and experience

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.