Crisis Care Transition Counselor

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $22 /hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Become a champion of hope.

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.

Position Summary

Sign on bonus available: $3,000 for non-licensed $4,000 for 1st or 2nd level license

In this role, you will be dedicated to providing post-crisis stabilization and facilitating connections to ongoing care tailored to each client’s needs.

Responsibilities include conducting formal assessments, identifying treatment requirements, and developing comprehensive safety plans in collaboration with clients and their families. The role also involved working closely with other programs, such as Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) to ensure clients receive the necessary support and resources.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or other related field, or equivalent experience and training
  • Must qualify at a minimum as a MHP per Illinois Department of Mental Health Rule 132
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to quickly establish rapport with clients in crisis
  • 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
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet agency insurance requirements
  • Ability to transport clients as needed
  • Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance

Responsibilities

1. Work scheduled hours and any additional hours deemed necessary by leadership. Some variation in scheduled hours may be required to meet company needs.

2. Participate in the on-call system as required.

3. Provide crisis stabilization services to meet the needs of the clients in community settings to best serve those clients.

4. Respond to behavioral health crises with appropriate crisis intervention strategies.

5. Observe clients in their natural environment and provide coaching to clients and their families on the effective use of their crisis safety plan.

6. Model positive cooping skills and response patterns for clients and their families.

7. Redirect client behaviors that begin to escalate and education clients on how to response to and reduce environmental stressors and stimuli when feeling overwhelmed.

8. Completion of required assessments and required documentation to link clients to longer term care programs

9. Utilize Electronic Health Record to open clients into services and to audit charts for necessary documentation.

10. Maintain a caseload of crisis clients with the goal of linking the clients to long term care.

11. Ensuring crisis program fidelities are met regarding discharge planning, MCO communication, and client staffing through monitoring documentation and performing these tasks as needed.

12. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through consultations to receive necessary information to coordinate care with outside providers as well as to ensure accurate discharge planning is occurring.

13. Serve as a role model for other staff, clients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.

14. Understand and comply with the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

15. Perform all responsibilities in compliance with the mission, vision, values and expectations of Rosecrance.

16. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.

17. Serve as a role model for other staff, clients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.

18. Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Schedule

  • Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:30pm

Work Location: Onsite-Rosecrance Ware Center – Rockford, IL

  • Onsite

Compensation

  • Base Pay: Starting at $22.44/hour (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
  • Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
  • Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
  • Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities
  • Discounts at participating retailers
  • Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility

Who We Are

Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care. Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives.

We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ. We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose-driven community of opportunity and hope.

Our Health and Safety Commitment

We maintain a zero-tolerance drug-free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening, ensuring a secure and healthy workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.

Our Partnerships

  • AARP Employer Pledge Program
  • MSEP (Military Spouse Employment Partnership).

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementAssessmentTreatment planningSafety planningElectronic health recordsRapport buildingTime management

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 19.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution48 jobs · 39 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Rosecrance Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $3,000-$4,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
Referral program up to $1,000 per hire
Wellness program with on-site gym