Counselor / Therapist (Crisis Worker)

Job overview

The Counselor / Therapist (Crisis Worker) role is onsite in Elizabethtown, IL, with home-office placement dependent on office availability across several Southern Illinois locations. Compensation is $42,418.80–$60,540.30 per year. The role supports Arrowleaf’s Crisis Response and Intervention Services program, which provides 24/7 help to people facing immediate stressors. The crisis worker assesses risk, provides short-term intervention, develops safety plans, and coordinates referrals and continuity of care. The role works with clients, agency staff, emergency services, law enforcement, and medical professionals during crisis situations.

What you'll do

• Respond to crisis calls, primarily nights and weekends
• provide crisis intervention and referrals
• use screening and assessment tools
• recommend level of care to the on-call QMHP
• collaborate with emergency and healthcare professionals
• develop safety plans
• coordinate continuity of care
• document services and participate in team meetings
• assess and intervene in trauma-related situations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor

therapist

crisis worker

elizabethtown il

arrowleaf

behavioral health

crisis response

crisis intervention

36 hours weekly

evening availability

weekend availability

call-in crisis response

$42,418.80–$60,540.30

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match for qualifying staff
• mileage reimbursement
• paid time off and holidays
• paid training
• clinical supervision for licensure
• advancement opportunities
• PSLF-eligible employer.

Why this role

The posting specifies 36 hours per week, evening and weekend availability, travel to community locations, and at least one crisis call per month to maintain call-in status. A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required.

About the employer

Arrowleaf is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.