Behavioral Access Clinician

Saint Luke's North Hospital; Smithville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital is seeking a part-time weekend Behavioral Health Clinician to support our urgent care and medical units. You will perform emergency behavioral health assessments in collaboration with a medical team and provide crisis intervention, discharge planning, and community education.

This role covers every Saturday and Sunday, 7a-7p, requiring MO (and KS) licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC). A Master's degree and autonomous, critical-thinking practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed MSW with master's degree and MO licensure.
• Certification options include LPC, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Ability to perform emergency behavioral health assessments in medical settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments in the ER, medical floors, and clinics.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and psychiatrists on discharge planning.
• Provide crisis services and safety planning for patients and families.
• Assist with referrals and education for community resources.

Skills

Emergency behavioral health assessment

Crisis intervention

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Master's Degree

Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO)

Tools

Telemedicine equipment

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke's North Hospital is seeking a part-time weekend Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team!

A licensed Masters degree level professional who provides emergency level behavioral health assessments in collaboration with a medical team of physicians registered nurses and psychiatrists in multiple medical settings throughout the region. Highly trained behavioral health professional who demonstrates autonomy and critical thinking skills and consultation in handling emergent psychiatric crises. Provides timely acute psychiatric assessments and consultations to medical units served whether on site or via telemed equipment. Responds to all needs and requests in a timely manner. Advises healthcare team for complex discharge planning and next level of care and placement issues and follow-up. Provides resources to community callers including individuals, medical staff, community agencies and other hospitals. Assists with providing patient and family education.

• Position will cover every Saturday and Sunday from 7a-7p
• Completes Mental Health Assessments for patients in the Emergency Room, on Medical Floors or in a SLHS Clinic.
• Works with hospital providers and psychiatrists to create a discharge disposition for patients.
• Works with patients and families to complete a Crisis Safety Plan as needed.
• Handles referral requests from outside hospitals and completes placement process for admission to the inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Assists community members with mental health resources.
• Provides crisis services to community callers to ensure safety.
• Must be licensed in MO and KS. Certification required could be LPC, LMSW, or LCSW.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Master's Degree

Job Details

Part Time

Day (United States of America)