• TMSM COC
  • Crisis Counselor - PRN

    Posted: 06/29/2025

    Location: Fairview Heights, IL

    Description

    PRN Crisis Counselor works collaboratively as part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team, responding to mental health crises in adults and children within St. Clair County during evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Ensure complete crisis assessments are made for all ages using evidence-based tools to determine the appropriate level of care and support needed. Conduct consultations the following business day to ensure proper follow-up services are provided by full-time staff. 

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    · Ensure you/your team respond within 60 minutes to the location of a behavioral health crisis to screen an individual’s needs and assist the individual in receiving the appropriate level of care.

    · Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises

    · Provide complete consultations the next business day to ensure that appropriate follow-up services are provided.

    · Complete screenings, assessments, and other necessary clinical documentation.

    · Maintain compliance with COA and other regulatory agency requirements.

    · Ensure that all documentation is completed timely and accurately.

     

    SKILLS and ABILITIES

    • Strong organizational and time      management skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and written      communication skills.
    • Excellent engagement skills.
    • Skill in providing diagnostic,      preventive, and/or therapeutic services to individuals.

    · Must possess the knowledge, personal qualities, and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.

     

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in      counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or      psychology.
    • The ability and willingness to      actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
    • Previous      mobile crisis response experience preferred

     

    REQUIREMENTS

    1. Must be at least 21 years of age

    2. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

    3. Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance

    Compensation for a PRN is based off of Education, QMHP and shift

     

    Requirements

       

    SKILLS and ABILITIES

    • Strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent engagement skills.
    • Skill in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to individuals.

    · Must possess the knowledge, personal qualities, and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.

     

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or  psychology.
    • The ability and willingness to  actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
    • Previous  mobile crisis response experience preferred

     

    REQUIREMENTS

    1. Must be at least 21 years of age

    2. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

    3. Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance

     

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