Counselor Case Manager, Mobile Crisis-SASS

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

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Illinois$29/hrFull TimeCrisis Counseling

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Mobile Crisis Counselor – Rotating Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.

Background check, both criminal and DCFS, clearance required.

Certification in IM CAT and/or IM CANS required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $24 - $29/hr

26 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Mobile Crisis Counselor – Rotating Schedule.

Key Skills

Crisis counselingPsychiatric assessmentCase managementDe-escalationCrisis safety planningElectronic health recordsSocial workCommunicationOrganizationMicrosoft OfficeDriving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor Case Manager, Mobile Crisis-SASS at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Crisis Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Crisis Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Crisis Counseling position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $60k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $29 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis counseling, Psychiatric assessment, Case management, De-escalation, Crisis safety planning, Electronic health records, Social work, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Assess children and adults in psychiatric crisis to determine the need for hospitalization and facilitate the process. Provide intensive short-term crisis counseling and coordination to ensure client stabilization.

Benefits package: Healthcare Insurance, Up to 26 days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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