Crisis Counselor: Emergency Dept Impact (Part-Time)

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Hourly pay

Career advancement

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a part-time Crisis Counselor to provide timely clinical assessments and discharge planning for patients in the emergency department. The role emphasizes safety and compassionate care within a multidisciplinary team in a CMS-regulated environment.

The position offers a dynamic, variable monthly schedule with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff and ongoing training to support growth and licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental or behavioral health-related field required.
• Master's degree in mental or behavioral health-related field preferred.
• Licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC) preferred.
• One year of experience in mental/behavioral health required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with patients to determine interventions and discharge plans.
• Develop familiarity with local resources to meet diverse patient needs.
• Ensure HIPAA/privacy standards and accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental/behavioral health

Master's degree in mental/behavioral health (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a part-time Crisis Counselor to provide timely clinical assessments and discharge planning for patients in the emergency department. The role emphasizes safety and compassionate care within a multidisciplinary team in a CMS-regulated environment.

The position offers a dynamic, variable monthly schedule with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff and ongoing training to support growth and licensure.