Crisis Behavioral Health Social Worker (ER)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours/week

Day shift

Excellent benefits from day one

Engaged leadership

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist / Social Worker / Crisis Clinician to join our integrated behavioral health team in the Emergency Department.

The master’s-level clinician will conduct crisis and biopsychosocial assessments, provide behavioral interventions, and collaborate with the care team to plan admission through discharge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field (e.g., Social Work; Marriage and Family Therapy; Psychology; Mental Health Clinician).
• Licensure: Level I – LSW or LCSW preferred; Level II – LICSW/LMHC/LMFT or LCSW with 5+ years crisis experience required.
• Two years of clinical experience with at-risk populations; culturally competent interpersonal & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Provide behavioral interventions and individual/family consultations; assess and coordinate care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with external agencies and service providers; participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Mercy Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist / Social Worker / Crisis Clinician to join our integrated behavioral health team in the Emergency Department.

The master’s-level clinician will conduct crisis and biopsychosocial assessments, provide behavioral interventions, and collaborate with the care team to plan admission through discharge.