After-Hours Psychiatric Crisis Worker - Per Diem/On Call

The Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician works primarily in our Emergency Department and is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric/crisis assessment and care to children, adolescents and adults. Services provided include assessment, treatment planning and facilitation of referrals to outside facilities.

Essential skills include:

• Strong adherence to ethical principles
• The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
• The ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to maintain good community relations
• Thorough knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders as well as the DSM 5
• Strong commitment to honoring diversity in all its forms as well as treating all patients with dignity and respect

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in mental health related field; license not required
• Experience with crisis/risk assessment preferred

Our crisis team provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Normal weekday business hours are covered by full time staff. This position is per diem on our afterhours crisis team who provide coverage after 4:30 PM on weekdays, on weekends and holidays. Team members are able to give input in regard to their availability as monthly schedules are developed. Pay is highly competitive with incentives for holiday coverage. Come work with our great team of experienced and professional clinicians!