Emergency Services Intake Counselor
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join UHS as a Emergency Services Intake Counselor – Overnight Shift in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Emergency Services Intake Counselor conducts clinical risk assessments and manages the admissions process for children and teens in a high-stress hospital setting. They are responsible for coordinating care with physicians, maintaining regulatory compliance, and providing effective crisis stabilization.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical field is required. Candidates must possess or be eligible for professional licensure (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or be a Registered Nurse, along with BLS and CPI certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 18% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- Includes call
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