Behavioral Access Clinician

SLNH Saint Luke's North Hospital; Smithville (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Missouri is seeking a part-time weekend Behavioral Health Clinician to perform emergency level behavioral health assessments in collaboration with a medical team. You will work autonomously, applying critical thinking to guide crisis interventions and discharge planning.

The role runs Saturdays and Sundays from 7a-7p across hospital sites, with on-site and telemedicine support where available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) required
• MSW degree required
• Certification as LPC, LMSW, or LCSW preferred
• Part-time weekend availability required
• Experience in emergency behavioral health assessments preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency level behavioral health assessments in collaboration with medical team
• Assist with crisis safety planning and discharge planning
• Provide resources to community callers and healthcare teams
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, psychiatrists across hospital settings
• Complete placement process for inpatient behavioral health unit when needed

Skills

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Crisis management

Education

MSW degree

MO/KS license

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) Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes