Crisis Counselor-Whiteside county

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $22/hr

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Posted 3mo ago

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 Purpose

The Crisis Counselor serves as the clinician on the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCR-T), partnering with a Peer Support Specialist to provide rapid, community-based behavioral health and substance use crisis intervention services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Respond to requests in the community for rapid behavioral health/substance use crisis support within the designated coverage area.
  • Provide trauma-informed crisis counseling and intervention services.
  • Utilize standardized screening and clinical assessment tools to determine level of risk and appropriate interventions.
  • Utilize evidence-based de-escalation techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing acute behavioral health symptoms.
  • Support individuals and families in identifying immediate needs, coping strategies, and available supports.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation of all services provided and contacts made.
  • Collaborate with clients, families, support systems, and community partners to determine appropriate next steps and ongoing treatment needs.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour, 7-day-per-week crisis coverage (Receive additional compensation for on-call coverage and call-out responses in accordance with agency policy).
  • Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
  • Maintain required certifications, licensure, and continuing education requirements.

***Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned..

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Family Therapy, or related Human Service field.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in like field with 2+ years’ experience in a Behavioral Health setting
  • High School Diploma AND 5 years’ experience in a clinical role in a Behavioral Health setting
  • Prior experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders.
  • Ability to assess risk and respond effectively in crisis situations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective during high-stress situations.
  • Ability to establish rapport with individuals and families experiencing crisis.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems.

Work Location: 4900 38th Ave Suite 5

Moline, IL 61265, USA

Note: Actual work address is pending however, it will be within a 25 mile radius of the location listed above

Shifts Available

  • Days- 8:30am-5pm
  • Afternoons-2pm-11pm
  • Midnights-11pm-8am

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on qualifications, experience, and credentials (starting at $22.00 per hour).

Generous Full-time Benefits Package Including

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Agency-paid benefit contribution of approximately 90%.
  • Additional compensation for after-hours on-call coverage and call-out responses.
  • Shift differential opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community through crisis intervention and recovery-oriented services.

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).

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and be part of something bigger! Your role at Rosecrance will help transform lives—starting with your own.

Environment

Exposure to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.

Exposure to computers.

Disclaimer

The above examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed in this position.

The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Key Responsibilities

The Crisis Counselor provides rapid, community-based behavioral health and substance use crisis intervention as part of a Mobile Crisis Response Team. Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and collaborating with community partners to stabilize individuals in crisis.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareBehavioral Health CounselingSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentRisk AssessmentCase DocumentationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Counselor-Whiteside county at Rosecrance Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
33% this job
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 513 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Moline

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Typical market rent
$1,061/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
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 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Shift Differential