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Mental Health Counselor II-Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) - BH/082

WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Division
Behavioral Health Services, Counselors

Job Summary
Candidate will work under the supervision of the MCR Program Coordinator as a full-time provider of intensive Mental Health Services for children, adolescents, and adults, along with their families. Provides intensive mental health services, including, but not limited to, pre-admission screening and crisis stabilization, children and adolescents, and adults with mental illness or emotional disorders that are at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Crisis assessments are conducted to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and maintain children, adolescents, and adults in the home. Candidate will be working Saturdays and occasional nights.

Benefits
Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation.

Employee Benefits and Compensations

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Mental Health Counselor II: An accredited Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Vocational Counseling, Psychology, Pastoral Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License with minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.

DESIRED
Bilingual in Spanish.

Salary Range

Grade 14 Hourly Wages ($30.49 – $44.17)

Disclaimer

I certify that answers/information given herein are true, complete and accurate. I understand that any omission or misrepresentation of information may be sufficient cause for rejection of this application or, if employment has commenced, grounds for immediate dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby authorize any schools that I have attended, current and previous employers, and organizations named in this application to provide the County of Will with any information that may be requested to make an employment decision. I hereby specifically waive written notice from any and all former employers regarding their disclosure to the County of Will of any information including disciplinary action. I understand that if I am offered employment, it is contingent upon satisfactorily passing a physical examination and/or drug test prior to placement in the position for which I have applied when such tests are required. I specifically authorize law enforcement agencies to release any records of prior criminal convictions and/or pending felony charges it may have or may obtain from other sources to the County of Will. I hereby release the County of Will and other agencies from any and all actions and claims that may be sustained by me from the release and use of the information. I understand and agree that in the absence of an express written agreement to the contrary executed by the employer, any employment I accept shall be for an indefinite term and shall be terminable at any time, with or without notice or cause, either by me or at the will and sole discretion of the employer. I have read or had read to me and understand the above statement. For purposes of this electronic form, my typed name in the signature box represents my signature. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SIGNATURES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.

APPLY BY:

3/26/25 by 4:30 pm

DATE POSTED:
3/17/25 – BH/082

Contact:
Stacey J. Knack, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources
Will County Health Department
501 Ella Avenue Joliet, IL 60433
Fax (815) 727-8526​

Download the Adobe PDF application below, complete, and fax it to (815) 727-8526 or email to jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org. Please include your resume with the job application.