Crisis Mobile Assessor

Chicago Behavioral Hospital•Des Plaines, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Chicago Behavioral Hospital as a Crisis Mobile Assessor PRN and play a vital role in supporting individuals in psychiatric crisis. In this position, you'll provide mobile clinical assessments and determine the appropriate level of care in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare partners. You’ll work directly in the field and be a key liaison between patients and inpatient or outpatient services. Your compassion, clinical judgment, and dedication to mental health care will directly impact patient outcomes and ensure timely access to critical behavioral health services. Chicago Behavioral Hospital (CBH) is a cutting-edge 150-bed inpatient facility in Des Plaines, Illinois, and is the leading provider of exceptional therapeutic care, prioritizing patient comfort and safety. At CBH, they go beyond inpatient care by offering an outpatient partial hospitalization program, ensuring continuous support while respecting the rhythm of daily lives. Their commitment to accessible care knows no bounds, as they emphasize availability irrespective of one's ability to pay. The hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where they operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Master’s Degree in a human relations field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling).
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in psychiatric assessments.
Proficient in DSM and Mental Status Exam.
Knowledge of addiction and recovery fields.
Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to work flexible hours and be part of an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional preferred.
Background in psychiatric hospital settings and direct patient/customer contact preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct mobile assessments to determine psychiatric needs and levels of care.
Coordinate referrals and transfers for appropriate treatment services.
Provide crisis intervention and facilitate pre-certification of insurance as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation, including DSM and Mental Status Exams.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, referral sources, and internal teams.
Assist with memorandums of transfer when coordinating care between hospitals.