Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling; Ohio LSW or LPC eligibility. CPR is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• CPR certification preferred, not required.
• PRN position, as needed; working at least two shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency behavioral health pre-screening and psychosocial assessments.
• Conduct crisis intervention and manage referrals for patients and families.
• Facilitate transition/admission planning for behavioral health placements.
• Collaborate with all hospital divisions to support crisiscenter operations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

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