Crisis Intervention Specialist & LPHA Team Lead

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide advanced clinical crisis services and leadership within a 24/7 crisis program in Illinois. The LPHA will complete crisis assessments, medical necessity determinations, and staff mentorship while supporting program operations.

The ideal candidate holds an LPHA license in Illinois (LMFT, LCSW, or LCPC) and has strong crisis intervention experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field.
• Must qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in Illinois.
• Active Illinois licensure required (LMFT, LCSW, or LCPC).
• Experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health, or emergency services strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete crisis assessments, safety plans, and clinical documentation in accordance with program, agency, and funder requirements.
• Provide LPHA-level review and authorization of medical necessity, including signing required clinical documentation.
• Deliver crisis intervention and related services including immediate access services, court-ordered assessments, outpatient counseling, and group services.
• Provide case management, community support, and linkage to community resources to support stabilization and recovery.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, including same-day completion of assessments and safety plans and submission of progress notes within required timeframes.
• Maintain crisis-specific documentation including petitions, certifications, risk assessments, and required reports for funders such as the Division of Mental Health.
• Participate in maintaining 24/7 crisis coverage, including after-hours and on-call responsibilities as scheduled.
• Provide non-licensure (Rule 132) supervision and clinical guidance to non-licensed staff.
• Support program operations including scheduling coverage and responding to emerging service needs.
• Participate in team meetings, staffings, and program development activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Risk assessment

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in human services

LPHA licensure in Illinois

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide advanced clinical crisis services and leadership within a 24/7 crisis program in Illinois. The LPHA will complete crisis assessments, medical necessity determinations, and staff mentorship while supporting program operations.

The ideal candidate holds an LPHA license in Illinois (LMFT, LCSW, or LCPC) and has strong crisis intervention experience.