Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - Pool

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Crisis Assessment Specialist for the Crisis Center. This part-time, PRN role involves emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals for patients and families at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and Ohio LSW or LPC eligibility, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with Ohio board eligibility/approval.
• CPR certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency behavioral health pre-screening.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Manage referrals and facilitate transition/admission planning.
• Collaborate with hospital divisions to coordinate care.
• Assist families in understanding and coping with behavioral crisis.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Emergency behavioral health

Interdepartmental collaboration

Referral management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

CPR certification

LSW/LPC certification (Ohio board)

Job description

Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - Pool# dayton children's## Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - PoolApply: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness: Part time: Posted Today: R24642## **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