Pediatric Crisis Intake Counselor

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments, provide clinical triage, and manage the fast-paced admissions process while ensuring compliance with mental health laws and confidentiality.

The role requires a Masters in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field, licensure eligibility (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or RN, plus BLS and CPI on orientation.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Licensure eligibility for IL (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or RN preferred.
• BLS (AHA) and CPI certifications required on orientation.
• Experience with DSM-V criteria and crisis intervention preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and crisis evaluations.
• Oversee intake paperwork and pre-certifications.
• Coordinate with physicians and bed management.
• Maintain compliant records and protect confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis risk assessment

Clinical triage

Admissions coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments, provide clinical triage, and manage the fast-paced admissions process while ensuring compliance with mental health laws and confidentiality.

The role requires a Masters in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field, licensure eligibility (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or RN, plus BLS and CPI on orientation.