Position Details
The Village is seeking a compassionate and skilled mental health professional to provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, assessment, and case management services to both the community and Village employees.
While based out of the Police Department, this position serves the entire Village, supporting residents, staff, and first responders.
Key responsibilities include acting as a liaison with local, county, and state agencies; supporting victims and witnesses of crime; and delivering Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to Village employees as assigned. The role also provides 24/7 crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents or traumatic events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 24/7 crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and on-scene emergency response in coordination with police officers.
- Deliver short-term counseling and referral services to individuals, families, and Village employees (EAP).
- Advocate for victims of crime, including court support in criminal, juvenile, and mental health cases. Will also be required to testify in court as needed.
- Assist residents in accessing financial aid resources, including Village programs.
- Maintain confidential records for Counseling Services and EAP cases.
- Support employee and community training and wellness programs.
- Collaborate with police, Village departments, and outside agencies on cases needing social service support.
- Represent the department in community groups and provide consultation to local schools, clergy, and agencies.
- Stay current with licensure requirements through ongoing professional development.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Must haves for the ideal candidate include:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities, include but not limited to:
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances related to the field of mental health, including domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act, the Child Abuse and Neglect Act, and the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act as well as social welfare resources.
- Knowledge of the criminal and civil circuit court systems as related to victims of crimes, juvenile and psychiatric client cases. Ability to organize and complete various and multiple job duties, tasks, and projects assigned by various individuals with proper supervision.
- Ability to clinically work with individuals or groups of all ages, providing crisis intervention, assessment and short-term treatment services.
- Ability to concentrate and provide close, undivided attention and remain alert under long periods of communication.
- Ability to concentrate and solve problems and perform multiple tasks under time deadlines.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level consistent with the education requirements of the position.
- Ability to perform several duties at one time, including assisting clients through a crisis while evaluating their mental status.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and provide both regularly scheduled and on-call counseling as needed.
License(s) and/or Certification(s):
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) for the State of Illinois or PhD/PsyD required
- Must possess a valid State of Illinois Class D drivers' license
Education and Experience:
- Minimum requirement of a master's degree in social work, counseling or related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in crisis response and intervention services is required; five (5) years is preferred.
- Extensive experience with direct client services, crisis intervention, trauma informed short-term therapeutic interventions, excellent assessment skills and the ability to network with agencies serving our residents.
For more information, and to apply visit:
https://www.northbrook.il.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=103&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Clinical-Social-Worker-160
