Perry County Counseling Center

05/04/2026

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04/30/2026

Come join our crisis team!

Engagement Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist (peer support) PRN.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• As part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), the Engagement Specialist will respond to requests for crisis intervention services with a team member. Service locations may include: Perry County Counseling Center, Perry County Jail, Perry County hospitals, and schools. Crisis intervention services may also occur at other locations within Perry County, including private homes when deemed safe.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Communicate as a peer support specialist by sharing their own lived experience, and assist individuals in becoming involved in their own mental health and substance abuse recovery process so they might develop personalized action plans for their own mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
• Use unique insights gained through personal recovery experience to support individuals experiencing a crisis.
• Provide referrals and coordination of referrals to appropriate services.
• Conduct outreach and community engagement within our service area to ensure community awareness of local services and resources.
Qualifications
• This position requires an individual with lived experience and the ability to share that lived experience.
• The candidate must have the ability to obtain the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire. The CRSS is a peer support credential for those who provide mental health or co-occurring mental illness and substance use recovery support to others as peer support.
• Skilled in de-escalating behaviors of those experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug screen. EOE.
Please send your resume to Rebecca Anderson, Executive Director, 1016 S. Madison Street Du Quoin, IL 62832 by 05/11/2026

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04/30/2026

We are hiring PRN Crisis Counselors!

These positions allow flexible scheduling for individuals who want to work only a certain number of hours a week or specific days or shifts. Perry County Counseling Center provides Crisis intervention services around the clock, 365 days a year.
These positions require the individual to possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of counseling, psychology, or social work.
The crisis counselor is responsible for providing crisis intervention services in Perry County as part of our Mobile Crisis Response team. The crisis counselor will routinely assess and determine the risk associated with each contact provide clinically proper interventions to help the individual resolve the crisis in the least restrictive manner possible. Services provided include telephonic, telehealth (online video), and face-to-face clinical screenings and risk assessments, development of a crisis management plan, and appropriate service linkage.
The crisis counselor is paid a stipend for each on-call shift worked. In addition to the stipend, the crisis counselor will receive hourly compensation for time spent providing crisis intervention services.
Hiring is contingent on background checks and drug screening. EOE
Job Type: PRN
Salary will be discussed at time of interview.
Please send letter of interest and resume by 05/11/2026 to:
Rebecca Anderson, Executive Director
1016 S. Madison Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832

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04/17/2026

Unfortunately, our phone line and internet are currently down, and we must close at this time. If you are experiencing a crisis, please call our alternative number at 618-318-3024. A caring crisis counselor is available 24/7 to support you.

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04/10/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨

Congress and President Trump have made changes to SNAP and some customers will lose benefits on May 1, 2026 if they aren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements. Here’s what to do:

📝 1) Complete the screener to see if you are impacted and whether you may be able to file an exemption: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

💻2) Customers can meet the new requirements by working, volunteering, or participating in a training or education program. Visit: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=177800

02/11/2026

We are hiring. Come join our team!

Perry County Counseling Center has a full-time support staff position available. Successful candidate should be reliable, professional, and able to multi-task and work without constant supervision. Applicant must have very good computer and interpersonal skills. Regular working hours are Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tues and Thursday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pay range is $15.73-$17.69 hourly depending on experience. Numerous paid holidays and PTO and sick/personal time. Successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Send resume to Rhonda Bigham, Perry County Counseling Center, 1016 S. Madison Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832 by 02/21/2026 EOE

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01/27/2026

Due to the continuation of the inclement weather, our agency will be closed tomorrow 1/28/26. As always, our crisis line is available 24/7, 618-542-4357.

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, the agency will be closed again tomorrow, 1/27/26. Our crisis line is available 24/7 at 618-542-4357. Stay safe and warm!

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, the agency will be closed tomorrow, 1/26/26. Our crisis line is available 24/7 at 618-542-4357. Stay safe and warm!

12/30/2025

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12/25/2025