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1 day ago
Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, this entry-level position provides professional clinical and therapeutic support services as a dedicated team member on the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team. The CARE team supports an overall effort to deliver specialized services tailored to meet the needs of individuals living with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and unmet social needs who interface with the City's emergency response system.
Key Responsibilities- Responds in collaboration with other alternate response team members to 911 calls with an identified behavioral health component.
- Provides immediate and short-term crisis assessments, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, safety planning, referrals, and linkages to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Consults with Mental Health Crisis Clinicians or other licensed clinician staff to discuss crisis intervention assessments and techniques.
- Prepares and maintains detailed and confidential documentation including progress notes and outcomes of crisis interventions consistent with department and City of Chicago standards.
- Collaborates with and assists team members to coordinate proper follow-up case management for 911 calls for service with a behavioral health component.
- Follows up with clients to ensure appropriate linkages for support services are provided.
- Delivers services that are compassionate, trauma-informed, and attentive to the particular needs and value of each patient.
- Connects individuals with necessary resources to support their recovery and well-being.
- Participates in team/department meetings, in-services, and case coordination sessions.
- May coordinate with police & fire telecommunicators onsite providing support to calls received of those experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or similar field.
- A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required at time of hire.
- Current license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). If you hold a pre-terminal clinical license in another state, this meets the requirement, but you must demonstrate the ability to establish the clinical license in the state of Illinois within 6 months of hire.
Operates out of a vehicle when out in the field. General office environment. Exposure to outdoor environment. Ability to work flexible and on-call hours may be required. Hours can change depending on program needs. Must be comfortable responding to calls in communities across the city.
Physical RequirementsAbility to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to run, bend, kneel, crouch and move one's hands/arms to grasp or manipulate objects.
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