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UnityPoint Health
Algona, Iowa

Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor (degreed) - Eyerly Ball

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor (PRN as needed/on-call)

Location: Community-Based (within 1-hour physical response to assigned region)Department: Crisis ServicesAffiliate: UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball

UnityPoint Health is seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team. As a Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor, you will provide on-site support and consultation to clients experiencing mental health crises in community or home settings. This role is vital in helping individuals achieve stability during critical moments.

Current Openings & Locations

(2) Algona, IA - Weekends, flexible hours based on applicant's availability

Shifts: The shifts range from 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a daily. On call pay is $3.25 to be available.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis response and intervention to clients on crisis calls in community or home settings where the crisis is occurring.

Complete related data entry and documentation in accordance with agency policy.

During an on-call shift, be available by telephone and be prepared to respond to calls within a 1-hour physical response region while coordinating with the on-call partner.

Qualifications

Education:

Must Meet One of the Following

  • Mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1
  • Bachelor’s degree; or
  • Associate’s degree; or
  • High school diploma

Experience (Based on Education Level Noted Above)

  • Mental health professional: 1 year of mental health experience
  • Bachelor’s in human services: 1 year
  • Bachelor’s in non-human services: 2 years
  • Associate’s degree: 2 years
  • High school diploma: 2 years

Licenses/Certifications

  • Valid driver’s license and compliance with Eyerly Ball’s auto insurance policy
  • Must pass criminal records and dependent adult/child abuse checks#UPHEB123

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Key Skills

Crisis interventionMental health counselingCommunicationCase management

Crisis Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 22% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 31 employers

11
<$85k
6
$85k-110k
10
$110k-135k
9
$135k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Harmony United Psychiatric Care · Winter Garden, Florida

$60-$70/hr
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

$123k-$141k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Crisis Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 251 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Algona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Median resident rent
$885/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance