Pediatric Crisis & Intake Counselor

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for families and professionals. You will manage fast-paced admissions, ensuring paperwork, pre-certifications, and physician collaboration are handled efficiently.

The role requires a Masters in a clinical field, IL licensure eligibility, and BLS/CPI certifications. You must uphold confidentiality, stay compliant with mental health laws, and work with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois preferred.
• BLS (AHA) and CPI certifications required upon orientation completion.
• Knowledge of DSM-V criteria, psychotropic medications, and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis risk assessments and provide clinical triage for families and professionals.
• Manage admissions process, including paperwork coordination and pre-certifications.
• Collaborate with bed management and multidisciplinary teams to optimize care.
• Maintain records and uphold confidentiality and legal compliance.

Skills

Crisis risk assessment

Clinical triage

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for families and professionals. You will manage fast-paced admissions, ensuring paperwork, pre-certifications, and physician collaboration are handled efficiently.

The role requires a Masters in a clinical field, IL licensure eligibility, and BLS/CPI certifications. You must uphold confidentiality, stay compliant with mental health laws, and work with a multidisciplinary