Provide direct support, de-escalation, and risk mitigation for individuals experiencing acute mental health or behavioral crises. Coordinate care with clinical teams and external providers while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field. Preferred experience includes at least one year in mental health or crisis intervention and a valid driver's license.
bachelor degreeInterpersonal CommunicationElectronic Health RecordsClient EngagementCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareCare CoordinationDe-escalationSafety PlanningRisk MitigationPsychoeducationMental Health AssessmentRecovery-Oriented Treatment
Job description
Position Title
Crisis Stabilization Clinician - MHP
Overview
The Ada S.
McKinley Behavioral Health & Clinical Services (BHCS) Program is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP) Crisis Stabilization Clinician to join our Crisis Stabilization Program.
This role involves delivering direct support, intervention, and care coordination services to individuals experiencing acute mental health or behavioral crises.
The MHP works under the guidance of a QMHP or Team Lead to provide timely, compassionate, and trauma-informed services that focus on de-escalation, stabilization, and continuity of care.
The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to engage clients, manage crisis situations, and support recovery-oriented treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct client support during crisis situations, including de-escalation and risk mitigation.
Assist with crisis assessments, intake evaluations, and safety planning under the supervision of a QMHP.
Support clients through group and individual crisis interventions to stabilize immediate symptoms.
Coordinate care with clinical team members, case managers, and external service providers.
Engage clients in psychoeducation, skill-building, and recovery-focused activities.
Monitor client progress and participate in ongoing treatment planning and updates.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided in the electronic health record system.
Assist with client follow-ups, warm handoffs, and referrals to appropriate outpatient or community resources.
Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and team debriefings.
Respond effectively to high-stress or emergent situations requiring quick thinking and a calm demeanor.
Travel: May be required to travel between program sites or community locations to provide client support.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field (required).
Experience
At least one year of experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or behavioral health services is preferred.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Sick Time
Family Medical Leave
403(b) Plan
12 Paid Holidays
Long-term & Short-term Disability
Background check and clearance required.
Note
This position requires clearance from the State of Illinois for child abuse/neglect history, along with a personal background check, fingerprinting, and criminal clearance.
Skills & Competencies
Basic knowledge of mental health symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment approaches.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client engagement.
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure during crisis events.
Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approach to service delivery.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic electronic health record systems.
Specialized
Experience: Experience with clients who have co-occurring mental health or substance use disorders is a plus.
Licensure/Certifications
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Bilingual Abilities
Fluency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
Fulltime Role
Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000 Annually with $3000 Sign-on Bonus
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid Sick Time
12 Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Family medical leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer.
Mental/Physical Demands
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work requires concentration using a computer in analyzing and manipulating data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in a typical office environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist.
This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job.
It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*).
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
