Clinician, ED Crisis

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthPartners seeks an ED Crisis Clinician in Minnesota to provide critical support in the Emergency Department. The clinician will conduct assessments and offer therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s in a relevant field, be licensed and have a minimum of two years in clinical settings. This role also requires strong skills in risk assessment, crisis management, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Experience in crisis intervention and mental health settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments in an emergency setting.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on patient care strategies.

Skills

Clinical Assessment and Risk Evaluation

Integrated Clinical Formulation

Legal and Ethical Competency

Emergency Department Collaboration

Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

Cultural Humility and Trauma-Informed Practice

Communication and Documentation

Regulatory and Systems Knowledge

Knowledge of Community Resources

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession

2 years of clinical experience in mental health setting

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Clinician, ED Crisis to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

The ED Crisis Clinician is a licensed mental health professional who provides essential front-line support within the Emergency Department. Working independently in a fast-paced clinical environment, the clinician delivers immediate crisis assessment, intervention, and short-term therapeutic support to individuals and families experiencing mental health emergencies.

Core responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating individualized intervention and referral plans, and determining appropriate levels of care. All services are delivered through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centered lens.

In addition to direct clinical care, the ED Crisis Clinician serves as a key resource to the interdisciplinary team, offering consultation on the psychosocial dimensions of patient care. This role is vital in fostering a collaborative, responsive, and compassionate care environment aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Schedule

Rotating days/evenings and every other weekend with the occasional holiday.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession
  • 2 or more years of clinical experience in mental health setting
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)- MN Board of Social Work
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)- MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)- MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy
  • Licensed Psychologist (LP)- MN Board of Psychology
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Clinical Assessment and Risk Evaluation: Proven ability to efficiently, decisively, and accurately assess lethality and risk in patients presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation, even under high-pressure conditions; experienced in evaluating complex mental health and substance use presentations.
  • Integrated Clinical Formulation: Skilled in synthesizing psychological, medical, and social data to formulate DSM-5-TR diagnoses, determine level of care, and develop clear, clinically-sound crisis interventions and disposition plans.
  • Legal and Ethical Competency: Knowledge of legal and ethical standards including HIPAA, informed consent, mandated reporting (e.g., child and vulnerable adult protection), and psychiatric hold criteria.
  • Emergency Department Collaboration: Familiarity with ED workflows and interdisciplinary collaboration; able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments and manage multiple urgent clinical situations with sound judgment.
  • Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders: Competent in evaluating and supporting individuals with substance use disorders, including dual-diagnosis presentations.
  • Cultural Humility and Trauma-Informed Practice: Demonstrates culturally responsive care, awareness of social determinants of health, and integration of trauma-informed principles into clinical work.
  • Communication and Documentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with patients, families, clinical teams, and community partners. Proficient in electronic health record documentation.
  • Regulatory and Systems Knowledge: Understanding of county, state, and federal regulations including civil commitment processes, protective services protocols, and healthcare access systems.
  • Knowledge of Community Resources: Experienced in identifying and connecting patients to appropriate services including housing, mental health and substance use treatment, and other support systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Direct clinical experience in an Emergency Department or hospital setting
  • One or more years in mental health crisis intervention
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • NA
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • NA

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assist.