This is a casual/variable hour position. MCR After Hours Counselors will receive an hourly rate for crisis calls, and a stipend for each on-call shift that they need to be available. For on-call shifts, the Counselor must provide on-site assessment within 60 minutes. PCH is centralized in Berwyn but travel north up to Oak Park, East to Cicero, South to Justice and West to La Grange. Most assessments on the weekend are at one of our 4 ERs- West Suburban, Rush Oak Park, LaGrange Memorial and MacNeal.
Shifts which include: Weeknights: 5PM-9PM, 9 PM-8AM; and/or Weekends: Friday 9PM-9AM; Saturday: 9 AM- 9 PM and 9 PM – 9 AM; Sunday: 9AM-9PM and 9PM-8AM.
Each MCR After Hours Counselor should have availability for at least 8-12 shifts per month. Staff will receive a regular rate for training and calls through 9 pm and a premium rate for calls between 9P-8A M-F and on weekend shifts.
SUMMARY: Participates in an on-call schedule to provide crisis intervention to clients, assessing for inpatient mental health hospitalization. Crisis services are provided within the community, on-site of the crisis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide crisis intervention services in person or by telephone to police, school and hospital personnel, and community residents dealing with crisis situations. This includes referrals as well as diagnostic assessment and crisis intervention services.
- Provide on-site assessment within 60 minutes.
- Conduct emergency on-site assessments of clients to determine the need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
- Assess and stabilize high risk individuals and/or families.
- Maintain records in accordance with agency policies and complete required outcomes protocols.
- Participate in all mandatory training sessions.
- Meets with supervisor a minimum of once per month to discuss crisis situations. Supervisors are available to consult during on call shifts and as needed to debrief.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related degree. Related experience should include work with adults, children and adolescents, crisis intervention, assessment, case management, brief treatment, and home and community-based interventions. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with consumers, referrals sources, and other community providers is absolutely essential.
LANGUAGE
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
OTHER
Must maintain a safe driving record and have current valid Illinois Driver’s License. Personal vehicle needed for travel to/from community-based interventions. Response requirements per our service contract require response periods to be within 60 minutes. Reliable transportation is necessary for responding to crisis calls in a timely manner Mileage for authorized work-related purposes is reimbursable.
Email your cover letter and resume to: jobs@pchcares.org