Crisis Counselor, Project Impact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive Pay

Hourly Wage

Career Advancement

Healthcare & PTO

Flexible Hours

Training & Development

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking a qualified behavioral health professional to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, develop discharge plans, and coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team.

You will ensure HIPAA compliance, accurate documentation in EHRs, and maintain ethical practice while supporting diverse patient needs. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental or behavioral health required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in mental/behavioral health.
• Background check clearance required.
• Successful completion of IM-CATS training and credentialing exam.
• Licensure in mental/behavioral health preferred.
• Experience providing and coordinating a wide scope of services with emphasis on continuity of care.
• Experience in an emergency department setting preferred.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare and other insurances preferred.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record systems preferred.
• Understanding of HIPAA/privacy and documentation standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with patients to determine interventions and discharge plans.
• Develop familiarity with local resources to serve diverse patient needs.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.
• Adhere to ethical standards of practice and treatment.
• Document in Electronic Health Record systems 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 behavior with integrity and respect.

Skills

Clear communication

Documentation

Organization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental/behavioral health

Master's degree in mental/behavioral health

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the mental health or behavioral health field required.
• 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.
• 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.