Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The Crisis Assessment Specialist at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness within Dayton Children's Hospital provides emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention and referral management for patients and families. This role supports understanding and coping with behavioral crises and facilitates appropriate transition or admission planning.

The position collaborates with all hospital divisions and requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• One of the following certifications required: LSW Ohio or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency behavioral health pre-screening and psychosocial assessments.
• Perform crisis intervention and referral management for patients and families.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with hospital divisions.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LSW/LPC certification (Ohio)

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department

Mental Health Crisis Services I

Schedule

Part time

Hours

4

Job Details

The Crisis Assessment Specialist provides emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and referral management to patients and their families. Responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding and learning to cope with behavioral crisis and facilitate appropriate transition or admission planning for those patients needing placement in Behavioral health treatment facilities or programs. Assist families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties which interfere with effective social functioning. This position will collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required

Certifications

Only one of the mentioned certifications required

• LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

CPR Certification Preferred, Not Required.

Department Specific Job Details

• PRN position, as needed
• working at least two shifts per month
• serving the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center