Crisis Counselor, Community Crisis Response at Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Decatur, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

67000.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis intervention, Behavioral health assessment, De-escalation, Counseling, Case management, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Written communication, Verbal communication, Electronic health record navigation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Mental health support, Substance use disorder support, Psychiatric support, Community resource coordination

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

CRISIS COUNSELOR – CRISIS CARE - PART-TIME 3RD SHIFT HERITAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER – MACON, DEWITT & PIATT COUNTIES PART-TIME | MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE | COMMUNITY-BASED ROLE ---------------------------------------- MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking compassionate, dedicated Crisis Counselors to join our Crisis Care Team. These full-time positions provide life‑changing support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises in a variety of community settings—including emergency departments, community agencies, and client homes. Our Crisis Care program responds to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, offering timely assessment, de-escalation, counseling, linkage to services, and aftercare support. Crisis Counselors play a vital role in helping individuals experiencing distress such as depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, or other behavioral health needs. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a meaningful impact in our communities, we invite you to apply. ---------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL DO * Provide face-to-face, phone, and virtual crisis intervention in a timely and supportive manner * Work with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of crisis situations * Engage individuals admitted to inpatient psychiatric settings and link them to community supports * Assist with involuntary admission processes at the Macon County Court * Complete pre-admission screening assessments for nursing facility referrals * Maintain strong relationships with referral sources and partner agencies * Collaborate with internal and external providers—including crisis teams, case managers, counselors, psychiatric providers, and clinical leaders—to ensure coordinated, effective care ---------------------------------------- WHAT YOU BRING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES * Ability to engage individuals in behavioral health treatment during high-stress situations * Flexibility—each day looks different, and crisis needs vary * Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses * Ability to work with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or dual diagnoses * Understanding of psychiatry, medical services, and community resources * Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication * Ability to work independently in the community and collaboratively within a team * Ability to navigate an electronic health record * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel * Commitment to ongoing learning and growth ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human service–related field or a minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervised behavioral health role * Must meet criteria to function at minimum as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) * Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance required * Position is on-site and in-person * Experience in crisis services strongly preferred ---------------------------------------- SALARY RANGE $47,840 – $75,000 per year (Dependent on education and experience) ---------------------------------------- BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE * Wellness Days – Every other Friday off PAID (26 days per year) * Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave * Paid holidays * Health Club/Fitness reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program * Continuing education opportunities * Tuition assistance program * Agency-provided life insurance and short‑term disability * Retirement plans (401k and Roth) * Optional health, dental, vision, FSA (healthcare & dependent care), and supplemental life insurance * Health insurance includes substantial agency contribution * National Health Service Corps site – Eligible clinical staff may qualify for federal loan forgiveness ---------------------------------------- JOIN OUR MISSION If you are passionate about helping individuals in crisis and want to be part of a team that responds with compassion, skill, and hope—we want to meet you. Apply today and help us provide support to anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face, phone, and virtual crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use distress in various community settings. Collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure coordinated care, including assisting with involuntary admission processes and linking clients to community supports.