Crisis Counselor, Project Impact

The SSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

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

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 $22.92-$23.92/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 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 individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mental or behavioral health-related field required.
• Master's degree in mental or behavioral health-related field preferred
• Background check clearance required.
• Successful completion of IM-CATS training and credentialing exam.
• Licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC) in mental or behavioral health field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year 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.
• 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.