City of Chicago
Overview
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CLINICIAN DEPARTMENT
Department of Public Health – Bureau of Behavioral Health Number of Positions:
3 Starting Annual Salary:
$87,516.00 Location:
1920 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 Hours:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Days:
Monday - Friday Note:
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Unit 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. Due to the nature of this position, this role is expected to work primarily in the field. Closing/Posting information:
Job Posting date: Oct 22, 2025. Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Nov 12, 2025.
Overview (Mission)
Mission: To work with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
Responsibilities
Respond, in collaboration with other team members, to 911, 311 and incidents through other city-managed referral pathways with an identified behavioral health component and provide crisis assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, case management, therapy, referrals, and linkage to care services for residents. Provide immediate and ongoing case management services to patients as needed or assigned as part of response to behavioral health related incidents. This may include telehealth or telephonic follow-up with the patient after the crisis event to ensure linkage to appropriate community support. Develop and implement crisis related safety plans; work with patients, families, and other members of the Crisis Response Team to determine if the patient requires a higher level of care requiring transport to a hospital or alternate transport destination. Collaborate with other crisis clinicians and/or licensed clinical personnel, including but not limited to clinicians of the CDPH Mental Health Centers, to improve crisis intervention, care coordination and community-based mental health service provisions. Provide psychological consultation while responding to behavioral health-related incidents. Conduct proactive outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders who may have unaddressed behavioral health or social service needs. Deliver services that are compassionate, trauma-informed, and attentive to the particular needs and values of each patient. Maintain accurate and timely clinical medical records consistent with CDPH and City of Chicago standards. Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required. Perform all duties as assigned in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar field, PLUS two years of experience in delivering direct clinical services in selected areas. Experience working with patients living with serious and persistent mental illness. Experience working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) or Community Support Team (CST). Experience on a mobile crisis, alternate response, or co-responder team. Experience in a psychiatric stabilization setting such as a psychiatric emergency room or crisis stabilization unit. Experience working with patients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications : A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required within three (3) months of employment. Current license as a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), Doctor of Psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D) in the State of Illinois. If you hold a 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. Note: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing.
Selection Requirements : This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preferences
Previous experience with patients living with serious and persistent mental illness. Previous experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.
Benefits and Additional Information
For information on benefits: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For information on salary and title structure: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf Application Evaluation : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow applicable laws, CBAs, and hiring provisions. Placement on an eligibility list is not a guarantee of interview or employment. Commitment to Diversity : The City of Chicago has diversity hiring ordinances and preferences, including veterans, SEADA, and CPS graduates. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. Learn more about hiring practices by visiting the City’s site. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
Contact : City of Chicago – Job Posting date: Oct 22, 2025, 4:42:43 PM | Closing date: Nov 12, 2025, 5:59:00 AM
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MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CLINICIAN DEPARTMENT
Department of Public Health – Bureau of Behavioral Health Number of Positions:
3 Starting Annual Salary:
$87,516.00 Location:
1920 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 Hours:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Days:
Monday - Friday Note:
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Unit 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. Due to the nature of this position, this role is expected to work primarily in the field. Closing/Posting information:
Job Posting date: Oct 22, 2025. Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Nov 12, 2025.
Overview (Mission)
Mission: To work with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
Responsibilities
Respond, in collaboration with other team members, to 911, 311 and incidents through other city-managed referral pathways with an identified behavioral health component and provide crisis assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, case management, therapy, referrals, and linkage to care services for residents. Provide immediate and ongoing case management services to patients as needed or assigned as part of response to behavioral health related incidents. This may include telehealth or telephonic follow-up with the patient after the crisis event to ensure linkage to appropriate community support. Develop and implement crisis related safety plans; work with patients, families, and other members of the Crisis Response Team to determine if the patient requires a higher level of care requiring transport to a hospital or alternate transport destination. Collaborate with other crisis clinicians and/or licensed clinical personnel, including but not limited to clinicians of the CDPH Mental Health Centers, to improve crisis intervention, care coordination and community-based mental health service provisions. Provide psychological consultation while responding to behavioral health-related incidents. Conduct proactive outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders who may have unaddressed behavioral health or social service needs. Deliver services that are compassionate, trauma-informed, and attentive to the particular needs and values of each patient. Maintain accurate and timely clinical medical records consistent with CDPH and City of Chicago standards. Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required. Perform all duties as assigned in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar field, PLUS two years of experience in delivering direct clinical services in selected areas. Experience working with patients living with serious and persistent mental illness. Experience working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) or Community Support Team (CST). Experience on a mobile crisis, alternate response, or co-responder team. Experience in a psychiatric stabilization setting such as a psychiatric emergency room or crisis stabilization unit. Experience working with patients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications : A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required within three (3) months of employment. Current license as a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), Doctor of Psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D) in the State of Illinois. If you hold a 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. Note: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing.
Selection Requirements : This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preferences
Previous experience with patients living with serious and persistent mental illness. Previous experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.
Benefits and Additional Information
For information on benefits: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For information on salary and title structure: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf Application Evaluation : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow applicable laws, CBAs, and hiring provisions. Placement on an eligibility list is not a guarantee of interview or employment. Commitment to Diversity : The City of Chicago has diversity hiring ordinances and preferences, including veterans, SEADA, and CPS graduates. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. Learn more about hiring practices by visiting the City’s site. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
Contact : City of Chicago – Job Posting date: Oct 22, 2025, 4:42:43 PM | Closing date: Nov 12, 2025, 5:59:00 AM
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