Crisis Intervention Specialist - ER Team

Thresholds-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Public service loan forgiveness

Cell phone reimbursement

Supervision for clinical licensure (LS

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Thresholds-Inc in Chicago seeks a Crisis Worker to provide frontline behavioral health crisis intervention in the hospital emergency department. You will perform risk assessments, determine levels of care, and coordinate referrals to treatment and community resources, working with medical and psychiatric teams to stabilize and plan care.

The role requires a Master’s in counseling or social work, with LPHA licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work is required.
• LPHA licensure (LCSW/LCPC) preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with mental health emergencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs risk assessment in an ED to determine disposition and treatment.
• Use clinical judgment to make quick decisions in high-stress settings.
• Document thoroughly to facilitate patient transfer and care planning.
• Collaborate with ER physicians, nurses, technicians and psychiatry staff.
• Provide de-escalation and psychoeducation during crises.
• Assist inpatient psychiatry with assessments and linkage to care.
• Meet billing targets and complete documentation in SmartCare and Cerner.
• Communicate important information to supervisors and staff as needed.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Psychoeducation delivery

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field

LPHA license (LCSW/LCPC) preferred

Job description

Thresholds-Inc in Chicago seeks a Crisis Worker to provide frontline behavioral health crisis intervention in the hospital emergency department. You will perform risk assessments, determine levels of care, and coordinate referrals to treatment and community resources, working with medical and psychiatric teams to stabilize and plan care.

The role requires a Master’s in counseling or social work, with LPHA licensure preferred.