Crisis Intake Counselor — Flexible PRN Shifts

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to conduct crisis risk assessments and provide clinical triage for families and professionals. You will also manage the fast-paced admissions process, ensuring compliance with mental health laws and confidentiality policies.

The role requires a Masters degree in a clinical field, licensure eligibility, BLS and CPI upon orientation, and the ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or RN preferred in Illinois.
• BLS (AHA) and CPI certifications required upon orientation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for families and professionals.
• Coordinate intake paperwork, pre-certifications, and physician care collaboration.
• Manage bed availability, admissions processes, and multidisciplinary team updates.
• Maintain records and uphold confidentiality and legal standards.

Skills

Crisis risk assessment

Clinical triage

Crisis intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

De-escalation techniques

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field

Job description

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to conduct crisis risk assessments and provide clinical triage for families and professionals. You will also manage the fast-paced admissions process, ensuring compliance with mental health laws and confidentiality policies.

The role requires a Masters degree in a clinical field, licensure eligibility, BLS and CPI upon orientation, and the ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment