Job at a glance
Our Crisis Recovery Center has been identified as one of DuPage County's "Smartest Workplaces -2026" https://www.choosedupage.com/news/dupage-countys-smartest-workplaces-2026/ Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Crisis Services Technician at the new DuPage Crisis Recovery Center .
This is an exciting opportunity to part of the expanding crisis services at the DuPage County Health Department! Our accredited crisis center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification. Located in our new Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms.
Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click https://youtu.be/SbhV8N3-Fus to learn more about the Crisis Recovery Center. We are looking for a new team member to join us working 3 days per week, 24 hours a week - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm . ($2.00 per hour shift differential applies on our second shift.) *Salary may increase based on experience. As a Crisis Services Counselor, you will: Provide emergency and crisis intervention services in-person, via phone, or video Conduct on-site crisis evaluations Complete client care tasks for the 12-bed Crisis Residential unit Conduct community-based crisis evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults Provide referral and community resource linkage Maintain required training, licensure, and certification Collaborate with staff and community providers Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field 2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations Equivalent combination of training and experience Availability to attend on our, paid, site orientation program Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm