Mental Health Technician (Crisis Unit) - Part Time (60181)
Company: DuPage County Health Department
Location: Villa Park
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Do you want to make a difference in the lives of
others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our
team. We are looking for a new on-call team members to join us, at
our Crisis Recovery Center, to work as Crisis Services Technicians.
This is an exciting opportunity to part of the expanding crisis
services at the DuPage County Health Department! Located in our new
Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton,
Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to
county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support
for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with
rapid response times. Click to learn more about the Crisis Recovery
Center. In this on-call position, you will be required to work at
least three (3) shifts per month, having evening and weekend
availability, working no more than 1000 hours per year. We offer a
$2.00 per hour shift differential for our second shift and $2.50
for our overnight shift. Responsibilities - Supports maintenance of
a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services
through Crisis Recovery Center programs on the Substance Use
Stabilization Unit, Adult Mental Health Unit, and Youth Mental
Health Unit, as well as in Crisis Residential. - Facilitates client
safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery
Center Programs, through completion of client rounding and
belongings checks - Assists with client medication observation in
Crisis programming as needed - Performs tasks related to
maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming - Assist
in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis
through engagement with client and coordination with team members
providing clinical intervention. - Completion of required
documentation within established timeframes, through use of an
Electronic Client Record - Participates in team meetings to assess
clients' progress. - Participates in emergency response activities
as assigned. Requirements A qualified candidate must possess a
valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving
record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site, HR New
Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton,
during our day shift generally, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one
week. Must have flexibility to work on the day shift for two weeks
of additional training on site at the CRC. Must be 21 years of age.
Experience preferred, but not required Salary $17.00 Hourly Job
Type On-Call Service Unit Behavioral Health Services Department
Emergency Services
Keywords: DuPage County Health Department, Naperville , Mental Health Technician (Crisis Unit) - Part Time (60181), Seasonal Jobs , Villa Park, Illinois
