Psychiatric Crisis Therapist II

• Provides crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, triage, resource development and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients
• Provides direct specialized care with patients needing psychological assessment or interventions
• Provide reassessment and reevaluation under the IL Mental Health Code
• Uses short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referrals to other support services
• Develops discharge and safety plan in direct consultation with patient, family, physician and health care team
• Responds to codes/internal crisis situations as appropriate
• Provides direct support to the on-site psychiatry team
• Facilitates admission process to inpatient psychiatric unit
• Ensure patients are pre-certified for recommended level of care
• Communicates with staff and physicians to obtain all relevant patient information
• Provide clinical supervision and training to non-clinically licensed staff and graduate level interns
• Participate in unit meetings, trainings and education
• Adheres to relevant state and federal guidelines
• Ability to flex hours within the department and cross train
• Ensure accurate data collection for billing

• Master's Degree in behavioral health sciences or related field
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a mental health or related setting
• LCSW, LCPC licensure
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations with strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of techniques to de-escalate aggressive behavior
• High tolerance for emotionally stressful situations
• Risk assessment, psychotherapy and family/group treatment skills
• Knowledge of behavioral health referrals and resources
• Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic categories
• Knowledge and education on the typical development related to the lifespan
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions