Crisis Counselor- Float, Project Impact

Company: LSSI
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $24/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed! Essential Functions: Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with patients to determine the most appropriate interventions and discharge plans, prioritizing patient safety and well-being. Develop and maintain familiarity with local resources to best serve the diverse needs of patients across various situations. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy standards while adhering to clinical guidelines and maintaining accurate documentation. Ensure adherence to ethical standards of practice and treatment. Ensure documentation in the Electronic Health Record System is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Operate within a multidisciplinary setting, ensuring effective communication between supervisor staff, collateral contact, and agencies, and other involved teams to support patient well-being and safety. Ensure comprehensive and compassionate care is provided to patients and families. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner. Position Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a mental or behavioral health-related field is required. Master's degree in a mental or behavioral health-related field preferred. Successful completion of IM-CATS training and credentialing exam. Licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, CADC) in the mental or behavioral health field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the mental health or behavioral health field required. Experience providing and coordinating a wide scope of services with emphasis on continuity of care. Experience working in an emergency department setting preferred. Experience working with Medicaid/Medicare and other insurances preferred. Familiarity and experience with Electronic Health Record systems preferred. Background check clearance required. Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA/privacy and documentation standards. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing. Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) along with other related software.

Keywords: LSSI, Lombard , Crisis Counselor- Float, Project Impact, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois