Thresholds

The crisis worker performs a risk assessment in an emergency room setting and makes recommendations for appropriate treatment.. Complete appropriate documentation in effort to facilitate patient transfer to inpatient facility, including: USARF and Petition.. Schedule: Saturday & Sunday from 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM EDUCATION Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field requiredLicensed Professional in the Healing Arts (LPHA), such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) are preferred.. REQUIREMENTS COVID-19 Note: The Cook County Bureau of Human Resources (“BHR”) has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all County employees.. WHAT SETS THRESHOLDS APART Competitive pay - Base Rate: $27.16 per hour Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

crisis worker

Posting Details Posted: June 3, 2024 Part-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Stroger Hospital1969 W Ogden AveChicago, IL 606123765, USA Stroger Hospital1969 W Ogden AveChicago, IL 606123765, USA Job Details Description The crisis worker connects clients in crisis with the appropriate level of mental health care. The crisis worker performs a risk assessment in an emergency room setting and makes recommendations for appropriate treatment. This role provides as-needed coverage when staff are sick or take paid time off.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Use clinical judgment to make quick decisions in urgent situations with a large volume of patients.Complete appropriate documentation in effort to facilitate patient transfer to inpatient facility, including: USARF and Petition.Collaborate with medical professionals including Emergency Room Physicians, nurses, technicians, and psychiatry staff.Use de-escalation skills to assist in crisis interventions.Provide psychoeducation and bedside interventions to patients in the Emergency Department.Assist inpatient psychiatry team on medical floors with assessments and linkage to inpatient care.Assist in linkage by contacting appropriate resources, hospitals and agencies to link patient to additional care.Gather collateral information to assess the need for service, makes recommendations for treatment, identifies and investigates existing natural resources and supports.Schedule: Saturday & Sunday from 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM EDUCATION Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field requiredLicensed Professional in the Healing Arts (LPHA), such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) are preferred. EXPERIENCE Experience working with persons diagnosed with mental illness preferred.Knowledge of medical terms and ability to communicate with medical staff is strongly preferred.Ability to work as an effective team player. REQUIREMENTS COVID-19 Note: The Cook County Bureau of Human Resources (“BHR”) has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all County employees. This includes Thresholds employee's working in their facilities. WHAT SETS THRESHOLDS APART Competitive pay - Base Rate: $27.16 per hour Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s

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