Crisis Care Counselor - Mobile (QMHP) - $1000 Sign on Bonus!

Since 1961, The Association for Individual Development (AID) has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Mobile Crisis Care Counselor- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who exemplifies that mission, and who wants to work for an organization that makes a difference. Are you the right fit?

What will you be doing?

• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and suicide risk assessment to callers in crisis via phone through AID’s 24/7 crisis line.
• Manage and assess incoming Mobile Crisis referrals from 988, local police departments, and other community services via phone through AID’s 24/7 crisis line.
• Provide in person Mobile Crisis Response anywhere in Kendall and Southern Kane County when a person is experiencing a mental health crisis that cannot be de-escalated over the phone.
• Complete in person assessments to determine suicide risk, level of care need, and access to supports. Work collaboratively with a Recovery Support Specialist and the person in crisis to complete a safety plan.
• Collaborate with a team of service providers within AID and throughout the social service community to ensure that all client’s needs are being met to promote and maintain community stabilization.
• Maintain documentation required for crisis intervention services provided on the phone and in the community.
  
  

What will you bring to the table?

• Master’s degree in human services field (required)
• Experience working in social services
• A valid Illinois driver’s license and automobile insurance
  
  

What will we bring to the table?

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance plan
• Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability plan
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employer-paid critical illness plan
  
  

What are the other requirements?

• Navigation of stairs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to provide services in a client’s home
• Flexibility to work evenings/overnight/weekend/rotating holidays
• Ability to work rotating on-call shifts
• The use of your personal vehicle or agency vehicles to transport clients
• Maintaining required certifications and other relevant trainings
  
  

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud of.