Crisis Intervention Specialist - Behavioral Health Care

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid Sick Time

12 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Family medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc in Chicago is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Crisis Worker to conduct rapid behavioral health assessments, provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and linkage to ongoing behavioral health services for children, adults, and families in homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings.

Under LPHA supervision, you will use IM-CAT and other tools, perform risk assessments, facilitate safety planning, and coordinate transitions to MRSS, CSP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree qualifying as an Illinois Mental Health Professional.
• Valid Illinois driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Experience in community behavioral health crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health crisis assessments using IM-CAT and other approved tools.
• Conduct suicide, homicide, violence, and behavioral health risk assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and collaborative safety planning.
• Determine the least restrictive clinically appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate psychiatric hospitalization and hospital diversion when appropriate.
• Provide follow-up recommendations and continuity of care planning.
• Respond to behavioral health crises within established response time standards.
• Coordinate transitions between MRSS, CSP, 590 Crisis Program, outpatient services, and inpatient care.
• Link individuals and families with behavioral health, medical, educational, housing, and community resources.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and cultural responsiveness.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

HIPAA compliance

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health

Illinois MHP QMHP preferred

Tools

IM-CAT

Electronic health records

Job description

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc in Chicago is seeking a Crisis Continuum of Care Crisis Worker to conduct rapid behavioral health assessments, provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and linkage to ongoing behavioral health services for children, adults, and families in homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings.

Under LPHA supervision, you will use IM-CAT and other tools, perform risk assessments, facilitate safety planning, and coordinate transitions to MRSS, CSP, and