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Crisis Clinician

Centerstone · West Frankfort, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a doctor or officer about a client's disposition.

What they are checking: Whether they can advocate for clients respectfully with other professionals.

How do you keep up good relationships with referral sources like hospitals and schools?

What they are checking: Whether they see relationships as part of the job, as the posting says.

How would you supervise a student intern on crisis calls?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach while keeping clients and the intern safe.

How do you keep clinical records timely after crisis work?

What they are checking: Whether they keep accurate records even when the work is unpredictable.

What do you do to stay steady in this kind of work over time?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent burnout in a high-stress role.

What would you do

A teenager is brought in by police after making threats at school. How do you approach the evaluation?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess youth safely while working with families and schools.

How do you handle a night with back-to-back crisis calls across a rural service area?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage and pace themselves when demand is high.

About the work

Walk me through a crisis evaluation from first contact to disposition.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear process that covers risk, supports and next steps.

How do you decide between inpatient admission, crisis stabilization and outpatient follow-up?

What they are checking: Whether they make level-of-care decisions with sound reasoning.

What do you share with a referral source, and how do you protect client privacy?

What they are checking: Whether they share only what clients have approved and the law allows.

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The full job description

As published by Centerstone.

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides clinical services consistent with established guidelines for best practice interventions, including evaluation, individual, group, family, or couple’s psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children seen in one’s service area. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Eligible to supervise student interns as needed. Maintain necessary communications and reporting with referral sources and other involved parties as approved by client. Maintain effective working relationships with the clinical team. Maintain timely/accurate clinical records in accordance with organization policies. Maintain effective relationships with Community referral sources. Participate in the development and implementation of quality clinical practices. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Provide excellent customer service to individuals seeking our services. QUALIFICATIONS Education Level Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required. Years of Experience Three to five years’ experience in behavioral health environment is preferred. Experience in evidence-based and best practices interventions is preferred. Certification/Licensure Must be licensed eligible and actively working toward acquisition of licensure. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing – 10% Sitting – 90% Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – Occasional Lifting – Occasional DISCLAIMER The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. #ILML924to929 Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $18.20--$25.50 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts • 403b retirement plan with company match • Paid time off and ten paid holidays • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) • Employee Resource Groups • Continuing education opportunities • Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

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