Would you like to be a part of a program that can serve people in crisis when they need it most and be a leader in the crisis field as 988 gains national attention?
The Crisis Care/Respite Program does all of that and more. Since 1983, the Crisis Care Program has provided a 24/7 crisis line and an 8-bed, voluntary, inpatient, 24/7 respite stabilization program for clients in crisis. Since 2018, the Crisis Care Program has also provided services to Lake County residents who call 988 and is currently one of six locations in the state to do so.
Scheduled Hours:
- Variety of shifts and hours: 1st, 2nd or 3rd (Part-time)
- Rotating weekends and some on-call responsibilities.
- $5.00 per hour shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Provides crisis/respite intervention services to clients via the crisis hotline, in-person, and clients in the inpatient residential unit.
- Evaluate and assess clients for level of care.
- Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.
- Provides therapeutic and supportive services to clients, including individual, group, and case management.
- Responsible for unit coverage and emergency telephone interventions.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or
- Bachelor’s in any field and two (2) years experience, or
- High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
About Lake County Health Department
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.