Crisis Engagement Specialist (Livingston County)

The CENTER for Human Services, a leading provider of behavioral health care services, is seeking a Crisis Engagement Specialist (Full-Time). (Livingston County)

Responsibilities:

• Provide behavioral health crisis intervention services at locations throughout Livingston County, including hospital emergency departments
• Provide crisis support for those at imminent risk of suicide or those in need of emotional support
• Provide referrals for behavioral health and other needed services
• Provide follow-up care within the required time limits
• Develop collaborative working relationships with behavioral health professionals, social service providers, and law enforcement personnel
• Provide service throughout Livingston County

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Self-identification as a person in recovery from mental illness or substance use who is committed to their own recovery to help others through their recovery journey
• Willingness and ability to engage in self-disclosure to assist in treatment
• Passion to help others with their recovery
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Illinois driver’s license with full coverage auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) designation with the State of Illinois
• One year of work or volunteer experience in behavioral health or crisis intervention

Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Full-Time Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Plans
• Dependent Care Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403B Employer Matching
• Student loan forgiveness

For immediate consideration, please submit an email of interest, indicating the position you are ing for, to the Human Resources Department at hr@mcchs.org. Additional jobs of interest may be found on Indeed.