Crisis Counselor- Float, Project Impact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary based on education,

Salary $24/Hourly

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois in Chicago seeks a qualified mental health professional to conduct comprehensive assessments and plan interventions, ensuring safe discharge and continuity of care. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, coordinating with local resources to support patient well-being across diverse situations.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, accurate EHR documentation, and a commitment to ethical, clear communication and compassionate care for clients and their

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental/behavioral health required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• IM-CATS training and credentialing exam completed.
• Licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of mental health experience required.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare and other insurances preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR systems preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine interventions and discharge plans.
• Develop familiarity with local resources to support diverse patient needs.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.
• Adhere to ethical standards of practice and treatment.
• Document in the EHR accurately and timely.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting with supervisor staff and agencies.
• Provide comprehensive, compassionate care with integrity and respect.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Presentation skills

PC/Computer skills

HIPAA privacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental/behavioral health

Master's degree in mental/behavioral health

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $24/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with patients to determine the most appropriate interventions and discharge plans, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with local resources to best serve the diverse needs of patients across various situations.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy standards while adhering to clinical guidelines and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of practice and treatment.
• Ensure documentation in the Electronic Health Record System is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate within a multidisciplinary setting, ensuring effective communication between supervisor staff, collateral contact, and agencies, and other involved teams to support patient well-being and safety.
• Ensure comprehensive and compassionate care is provided to patients and families. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a mental or behavioral health-related field is required.
• Master's degree in a mental or behavioral health-related field preferred.
• Successful completion of IM-CATS training and credentialing exam.
• Licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC) in the mental or behavioral health field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the mental health or behavioral health field required. Experience providing and coordinating a wide scope of services with emphasis on continuity of care.
• Experience working in an emergency department setting preferred.
• Experience working with Medicaid/Medicare and other insurances preferred.
• Familiarity and experience with Electronic Health Record systems preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA/privacy and documentation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) along with other related software.