Therapist, LPC – Crisis Counseling

Carle Health

. Provide direct treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, and referrals for patients and families .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeNormal • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $46 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct treatment, counseling, and psychotherapy while collaborating with multidisciplinary mental health teams. Proficient in psychosocial assessment, crisis counseling, and maintaining documentation to meet quality-management standards.

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Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Crisis Counseling Experience

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Hard Skills

Direct TreatmentPsychotherapyPsychosocial AssessmentCrisis CounselingPatient Chart DocumentationMultidisciplinary Treatment PlanningPsychoeducational ClassesPatient Progress EvaluationDischarge PlanningCommunity Support Network Assessment

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPatient EducationInsight DevelopmentAdjustment Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in CounselingMaster's Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in Psychology

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthPsychosocial NeedsContinuity of CareQuality-Management StandardsAddiction Recovery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, and referrals for patients and families
Consult with the multidisciplinary mental health team to address patients' psychosocial needs
Facilitate patient, family, and significant-other adjustment to maximize healthcare benefits
Provide continuity of care from the hospital to the community
Assess psychosocial factors contributing to disorders and dysfunctional behavior
Evaluate patient and family interaction patterns and community support networks
Assess illness history, functional level, and coping strategies
Provide education and support to patients and families
Lead multidisciplinary treatment planning and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning
Assess patient progress, address treatment issues affecting discharge planning, and promote insight development
Prepare patient charts and document multidisciplinary meeting records
Provide psychoeducational classes
Review clinical care with Mental Health staff weekly
Communicate pertinent clinical information to RNs, leadership, and psychiatrists
Maintain documentation and meet department quality-management standards
Participate in Department Unit Council activities and peer review
Provide therapy support to patients outside the Emergency Department who require Mental Health Unit-level care
Provide therapy support to appropriate long-term-hold patients in the Emergency Department
Collaborate with the Addiction Recovery Unit and support the PDQ assessment process for possible inpatient detox patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required licensure/certification: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, a related field, or Psychology
Crisis counseling work experience
Ability to provide direct treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, referrals, psychosocial assessment, and crisis counseling
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary mental health teams and support discharge planning
Ability to document casework activities and patient charts according to department standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus available
Comprehensive benefits package
Equal opportunity employment