Crisis Intervention Therapist II - Flexible Hours Telehealth

Hugh Chatham Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a Part-time Behavioral Health Specialist for Emergency Department services, including crisis intervention and telehealth. Shifts include overnights and evenings with flexible hours based on patient volume.

Role requires a Master’s in behavioral health with 2+ years’ relevant experience, LCSW/LCPC licensure, and strong de-escalation skills. Competitive benefits and on-site support are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in behavioral health sciences or related field with a minimum of two years’ experience in a mental health or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, triage, resource development and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients of the Emergency Department and Medical Center via both in person and via telehealth as indicated by site.
• Provides direct specialized care with patients who have been identified as needing psychological assessment or interventions beyond the scope of general patient care practice, including assessment of patients’ mental status, psychosocial stressors, level of functioning, risk, support systems, strengths and needs.
• Provide reassessment and reevaluation under the IL Mental Health Code, counsels patients utilizing solution focused therapy and utilizes problem solving collaboratively with patient to stabilize condition/crisis.
• Uses short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referrals to other support services to support patients and families dealing with acute emotional distress, addictions, grief, loss, disability and traumatic lifestyle changes.
• Develops discharge and safety plan in direct consultation with patient, family, physician and health care team. Coordinates arrangements to implement plan.
• Responds to codes/internal crisis situations as appropriate to site and provides education and or support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct support to the on-site psychiatry team by way of rounding, reassessment and collaboration including the completion of certificates if necessary.
• Facilitates admission process to inpatient psychiatric unit (site specific).
• Ensure patients are pre-certified for recommended level of care.
• Communicates with staff and physicians of the Emergency Department, medical unit, Behavioral Health Services and/or human service agencies to obtain all relevant patient information, refers patients and consults with other staff regarding patient progress to provide optimum patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to non-clinically licensed staff and graduate level interns.
• Participate in unit meetings, trainings related to departmental changes or enhancements and education.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Risk assessment

De-escalation techniques

Interpersonal skills

DSM-V knowledge

Lifespan development knowledge

Professional communication

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health sciences

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a Part-time Behavioral Health Specialist for Emergency Department services, including crisis intervention and telehealth. Shifts include overnights and evenings with flexible hours based on patient volume.

Role requires a Master’s in behavioral health with 2+ years’ relevant experience, LCSW/LCPC licensure, and strong de-escalation skills. Competitive benefits and on-site support are offered.