Crisis Counselor, Project Impact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

5 days ago

Chicagoland, Illinois$22.92 - $28.80/hrFull TimeCrisis Intervention

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Crisis Counselor – $22.92-$28.80/hr, Emergency Department in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop and implement safe and appropriate discharge plans and connect patients with community resources.

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with patients to determine the most appropriate interventions and.

Develop familiarity with local resources to best serve the diverse needs of patients across various situatio.

provide and coordinate a wide scope of services between IMPACT and outpatient services with emphasis on cont.

Requirements

paced, flexible environment with broad patient presentations. Understanding of HIPAA/privacy and documentation standards. Ability to pass IM

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $22.92 - $28.80/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 Crisis Counselor – $22.92-$28.80/hr, Emergency Department.

Key Skills

Crisis CounselingMental HealthBehavioral HealthSubstance UseAssessmentDischarge PlanningCommunity ResourcesHIPAA ComplianceDocumentationCommunicationTeamworkTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsElectronic Health RecordsMedicaidMedicare

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Counselor, Project Impact 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 Intervention physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Crisis Intervention — Physician Career Context

This Crisis Intervention 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

Stated compensation: $22.92 - $28.80/hr.

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 Chicagoland, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Counseling, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Assessment, Discharge Planning, Community Resources, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Intervention role.

Core responsibilities: The Crisis Counselor provides timely and effective support to individuals in crisis, conducting comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate interventions. They work closely with the emergency department team to develop and implement discharge plans and connect patients with community resource...

Benefits package: $22.92-$28.80/hr salary, Up to 26 PTO days, 11 paid holidays, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible hours, Paid training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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