Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention & Stabilization Specialist

Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid Sick Time

12 Paid Holidays

Medical

Vision

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Family medical leave

Job summary

Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Crisis Worker to perform rapid behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions across home, school, hospital, and community settings. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally responsive care under LPHA supervision.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, stabilization, safety planning, and seamless care linkage to ongoing services within the integrated Crisis Continuum of Care program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree qualifying as an Illinois Mental Health Professional (MHP); QMHP preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Knowledge of Illinois MRSS / 590 standards preferred; crisis intervention experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health crisis assessments utilizing IM-CAT and approved tools.
• Conduct suicide, homicide, violence, and behavioral health risk assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and safety planning.
• Coordinate transitions between MRSS, CSP, 590 program and outpatient/inpatient care.
• Link individuals and families with behavioral health, medical, housing, and community resources.
• Maintain timely electronic health record documentation.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Care coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology or related field

Illinois MHP eligibility / QMHP preferred

Job description

Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Crisis Worker to perform rapid behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions across home, school, hospital, and community settings. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally responsive care under LPHA supervision.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, stabilization, safety planning, and seamless care linkage to ongoing services within the integrated Crisis Continuum of Care program.