Assistant Clinical Coordinator - Crisis Care Program

Assistant Clinical Coordinator - Crisis Care Program

Salary

$74,410.79 Annually

Location

Addictions Treatment & Crisis Care Program Building - Waukegan, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

16516

Department

Health Department

Division

Behavioral Health

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Salary Grade

Salary.10

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

The Assistant Clinical Coordinator is a valuable member of our Crisis Care team who assists with the planning, organization, evaluation, and supervision of the Crisis Care Program, which includes 24/7 crisis response to individuals and families in the community experiencing a mental health crisis. Provides direct client care, indirect client care and/or administrative coordination, and support of behavioral health and related activities. Provides community outreach and engagement related to the crisis response system. The Assistant Clinical Coordinator will function as a community liaison and focus on administrative and systems change. Responsible for clinical training of the team.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who

• Is comfortable handling difficult situations and conversations with staff, coworkers, and clients.

• Able to view things through a clinical lens (trauma-informed) and assist in educating staff.

• Knowledgeable regarding important documentation requirements and best practices.

• ASIST - ACC will have to attend ASIST training (grant-funded travel) to become a trainer for other staff.

• Since we are 24/7/365, someone who can share in managing situations outside of "work time."

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week

• Monday to Friday (10:00AM - 6:30PM)
• On Call for staff 24/7

Essential Functions

• Assist the Program Coordinator with oversight of the Crisis Care Program
• Is on-call to respond to/assist with team needs 24/7.
• Responds to crisis calls/texts/chats as appropriate and as needed to support the needs of the program.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision and development of program staff, including completion of evaluations.
• Assists Program Coordinator ensuring adequate staff coverage for all shifts.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
• Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
• Ensures effective communication among all staff regarding administrative and clinical issues.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff and students, as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and seminars to facilitate professional growth and maintain licensure if required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related behavioral science field.
• Requires one year of relevant experience in the field.
• One year of relevant supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) upon hire is required.

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department/p/benefits.

01

Please select appropriate license obtained.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (L.M.F.T.)

02

HD - Do you have experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.

• Yes
• No

03

List the types of clinical programs you have experience with.

04

How many years of direct clinical experience do you have in supervising employees under your direction?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 10 years
• 10+ years

05

What is the maximum number of employees you have (directly) supervised?

06

Do you have experience with any (EMR) Electronic Medical Records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.

07

Do you have a current and valid drivers license and automobile insurance?

• Yes
• No

08

Please share why you are interested in working for this program and how your experience directly relates to this opening.

Required Question

Employer Lake County

Department Health Department Address 3010 Grand Avenue

Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Phone 847-377-8000

Website https://www.lakecountyil.gov/148/Health-Department-Community-Health-Cente