Overnight Pediatric Crisis Intake Counselor

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan program

Career development

Job summary

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago is seeking an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for children and families. You will manage fast-paced admissions, ensure compliance with mental health laws, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and bed availability.

This role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, IL licensure eligibility, and strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: Conducts risk evaluations and gathers health histories.
• Admissions Management: Coordinates intake paperwork and physician care collaboration.
• Team Collaboration: Manages bed availability and multidisciplinary updates.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintains records and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Admissions experience

Crisis intervention

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Counseling or Psychology

Tools

DSM-V knowledge

EMTALA knowledge

CBT techniques

Job description

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago is seeking an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for children and families. You will manage fast-paced admissions, ensure compliance with mental health laws, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and bed availability.

This role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, IL licensure eligibility, and strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills;