Crisis Worker, Stroger Hospital

The Crisis Worker serves as a frontline behavioral health professional, providing crisis intervention and assessment services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies. Working within a hospital emergency department, this role conducts comprehensive risk assessments, determines appropriate levels of care, and coordinates referrals to treatment and community resources. The Crisis Worker collaborates closely with medical and psychiatric teams, applies sound clinical judgment in high-pressure situations, and supports patients through stabilization, education, and care planning.