Pediatric Crisis Intake Counselor — Emergency Services

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for families and professionals. You will manage the fast-paced admissions process, ensuring compliance with mental health laws and confidentiality policies.

The role requires Masters-level clinical training, IL licensure eligibility (or RN), BLS and CPI certifications, and strong de-escalation skills to support children and families in crisis.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Clinical Assessment: conduct risk evaluations and gather health and treatment histories.
• Admissions Management: coordinate intake paperwork, pre-certifications, and physician care collaboration.
• Team Collaboration: manage bed availability, patient deflections, and multidisciplinary updates.
• Regulatory Compliance: maintain records and uphold confidentiality and legal standards.

Conoscenze

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

De-escalation techniques

Trauma-Informed Care

Clinical communication

Formazione

Masters Degree

Strumenti

BLS (AHA)

CPI certifications

LPC/LSW/LCPC/LCSW licensure (IL)

RN licensure (IL)

Descrizione del lavoro

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to perform crisis risk assessments and clinical triage for families and professionals. You will manage the fast-paced admissions process, ensuring compliance with mental health laws and confidentiality policies.

The role requires Masters-level clinical training, IL licensure eligibility (or RN), BLS and CPI certifications, and strong de-escalation skills to support children and families in crisis.