Crisis Counselor: Compassionate Mental Health Support

The SSI Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet
Healthcare insurance
PTO 26 days
11 holidays
Sick time
403(b) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible hours
Training provided

Job summary

The SSI Group in Chicago, IL seeks a qualified healthcare professional to deliver clinical assessments, determine interventions, and plan discharges while ensuring patient safety. This role requires licensure in mental/behavioral health and experience with EHR systems in a multidisciplinary team.

We offer on-site work with competitive pay, on-demand wage access via Dayforce Wallet, comprehensive benefits, up to 26 days of PTO, 11 holidays, a 403(b) plan, EAP, flexible hours, and paid training to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mental/behavioral health required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • IM-CATS training and credentialing exam required.
  • Licensure in mental/behavioral health preferred (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC).
  • Minimum 1 year experience in mental/behavioral health.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine interventions and discharge plans.
  • Develop familiarity with local resources to serve diverse patient needs.
  • Ensure HIPAA/privacy compliance and accurate documentation.
  • Maintain ethical standards of practice.
  • Document in Electronic Health Records accurately and timely.
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting to support patient well-being and safety.
  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients and families.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity in interactions.

Skills

Communication skills
Microsoft Office
Documentation
Organizational skills
Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental/behavioral health
Master's degree in mental/behavioral health (preferred)
IM-CATS training/credentialing exam
Licensure in mental/behavioral health (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC) preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

The SSI Group in Chicago, IL seeks a qualified healthcare professional to deliver clinical assessments, determine interventions, and plan discharges while ensuring patient safety. This role requires licensure in mental/behavioral health and experience with EHR systems in a multidisciplinary team.

We offer on-site work with competitive pay, on-demand wage access via Dayforce Wallet, comprehensive benefits, up to 26 days of PTO, 11 holidays, a 403(b) plan, EAP, flexible hours, and paid training to

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