at Lake County Health Department in Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Would you like to be a part of a program that can serve people in crisis when they need it most and be a leader in the crisis field as 988 gains national attention?
The Crisis Care/Respite Program does all of that and more. Since 1983, the Crisis Care Program has provided a 24/7 crisis line and an 8-bed, voluntary, inpatient, 24/7 respite stabilization program for clients in crisis. Since 2018, the Crisis Care Program has also provided services to Lake County residents who call 988 and is currently one of six locations in the state to do so.
Scheduled Hours:
Variety of shifts and hours: Day, Evening and Night (Part-time)
Rotating weekends
$5.00 per hour shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium.
Essential Functions
Provides crisis/respite intervention services to clients via the crisis hotline, in-person, and clients in the inpatient residential unit.
Evaluate and assess clients for level of care.
Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.
Provides therapeutic and supportive services to clients, including individual, group, and case management.
Responsible for unit coverage and emergency telephone interventions.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or
Bachelor’s in any field and two (2) years experience, or
High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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Job Posting:
11693309
Posted On:
Feb 21, 2024
Updated On:
Mar 18, 2024
