Psychiatric Crisis Therapist 1

Advocate Aurora Health

Chicago, Illinois, US
Base: $30.70 - $46.05 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Crisis intervention and brief psychotherapy skills
Risk assessment and de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of dsm-v diagnostic categories
The role provides direct specialized care including crisis intervention, triage, and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department

Job Summary

  • The role provides direct specialized care including crisis intervention, triage, and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department.
  • Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of techniques to de-escalate aggressive behavior while working in difficult situations.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and extensive benefits programs.

Matching Summary

The role provides direct specialized care including crisis intervention, triage, and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department.

Salary

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Crisis intervention and brief psychotherapy skills
  • Risk assessment and de-escalation techniques
  • Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic categories
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions
  • Solution focused therapy application

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with various age groups preferred
  • Collaborative problem solving with families
  • Telehealth service delivery capability
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in behavioral health sciences
  • Minimum two years' experience in mental health setting
  • LSW or LPC licensure required; LCSW/LCPC encouraged
  • Must obtain minimum licensure within established time if not yet licensed

Work Rights

Not specified

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