Part Time Emergency Therapist

At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to building a team that truly represents the communities we serve — because great care starts with great people. At Ecker, we are proud of the real difference our work makes every day, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each individual based on their unique needs and strengths. That same care extends to the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff fosters a welcoming workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and open feedback drives continuous improvement.

As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. Our therapists provide crisis intervention services for individuals (age 5 ) who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

Job Scope: Provide level of care assessments, brief psychotherapy, triage, resource development, and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients of the Emergency Department. Refer and place behavioral health patients to inpatient psychiatric treatment when appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide emergency assessments and crisis intervention to adults and children at the hospital emergency department in Elgin.
• Arrange psychiatric hospitalization and referrals as necessary.
• Facilitates and carries out the pre-admission screening function for state paid hospitalizations.
• Demonstrates independent decision skills based on qualified clinical judgment for the provision of services.
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of referral sources and procedures for linkage.
• Interfaces with other agencies and hospitals with diplomacy.
• Completes administrative forms and maintains accurate and current data.
• Handles inquiries related to mental health services in a timely manner, determining level of service needed and providing referrals for services.

Performance Requirements

• Engage clients and provide crisis counseling in single session therapy.
• Assess for emergency hospitalization and/or respite care.
• Participate in shift change, to ensure a smooth and thorough transfer of client care.
• Attend monthly Psychiatric Emergency Program meetings with supervisor.
• Manage and appropriately refer substance abusing clients in crisis.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Service field
• Current LPC, LSW, or AMFT license required, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Crisis work experience preferred
• Must have valid Illinois diver’s license, auto insurance, and automobile.
• Must be up to date on flu vaccine.

Schedule

• Thursday and Friday 7am – 7:30pm. 23 hours a week.
• There are opportunities to pick up additional coverage hours.

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.

• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace where all team members have an opportunity to succeed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid IL Clinical License (Such as LSW, LPC, or AMFT)?
• Are you able to work the hours as posted? (Thursday & Friday 7am - 7:30pm, 23 hours/week)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27