• Take on-call in Lake County and provide assessments to those in crisis.
• Understand the risk assessment to determine proper care.
• Provide education to the family for follow-up care.
• This position will be remote once proper training is determined by the manager.

• Monday-Friday (3:00pm-11:00pm).
• Respond to crisis calls in the community on-site where the crisis occurred. 
• Paperwork and responsibilities may be completed remotely at home. 
• $5.00 differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium

• Consult with the supervisor regarding the transfer/placement of a client to another level of service, as needed.
• Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
• Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
• Responsible for training and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.

• Associate’s degree and five (5) years’ experience in behavioral sciences, or
• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in behavioral sciences, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience in behavioral sciences, or
• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences and no experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. 

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. 

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.