Mental Health Crisis Co-Response Team

Our job is hope.

Join a purpose-driven community of champions.

Position Purpose:

The Crisis Co Responder Team is recovery and resiliency oriented, intensive, community based rehabilitation and outreach.  It is team based and consists of mental health rehabilitation interventions and supports necessary to assist the recipient in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, resiliency and recovery goals. Interventions are provided in natural settings, and are delivered face to face, by telephone, or by video conference with individual recipients and their family/significant others to the primary well- being and benefit of the recipient.

At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies or other
related field, or equivalent experience and training
Must qualify as a MHP or QMHP per Illinois Department of Mental Health Rule 132.
Excellent written and oral communication skills,
Computer proficiency required,
Ability to navigate and complete documentation in the electronic healthcare record,
Ability to accurately complete required documentation within the prescribed time frames
Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling,
Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, parents, staff or community resources,
Self-starter with ability to work independently,
Ability to work within a team,
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Agency insurance requirements (designated positions),
Must have own transportation (designated positions)
Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Work hours prescribed by and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.
2. Ability to motivate and problem solve with staff regarding effective clinical practices.
3. Ability to be self-motived, seek improved performance, problem solving while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.
4. Skills to adapt verbal and written communication to the language and style of the client and their family.
5. Complete all necessary documentation with in the appropriate time lines.
6. Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated clients.
7. Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for clients and/or family members.
8. Ensure that client service records are maintained consistent with rules and regulations.
9. Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).
10. Ability to coordinate services from a variety of community resources
11. Utilize a variety of treatment concepts, evidence based practices and service modalities when providing care.
12. Present workshops, lectures and training to clients, families, and staff and community groups as needed.
13. Be familiar with court proceedings and available to make court appearances on behalf of Rosecrance clients.
14. Participate in on-call rotation as required.
15. Serve as a member of the Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
16. Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the professional Code of Ethics and within the framework of the law.
17. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
18. Serve as a role model and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing the agency.
19. Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.

Schedule

• Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm Week 1:  Monday-Thursday  Week 2:  Tuesday-Friday

Work Location: Rosecrance Ware Center– Rockford, IL

• Work Mode: Onsite

Compensation & Rewards

• Base Pay: Starting at $43,908.80 year (pay is based on education, experience, and credentials)

Our Benefits

Rosecrance values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
• 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement