Crisis Clinician PRN (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - Emergency Dept - BH

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Crisis Clinician (LMSW/LCSW/LPC) for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on crisis assessments for suicidal ideation, psychosis, and other psychiatric emergencies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to determine care levels and dispositions.

The position is part-time with varied shifts and onboarding requirements; a master's in counseling/psychology/social work and a Missouri license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• One of Missouri licenses: LMSW, LCSW, LPC.
• Knowledge of mental health terms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
• Basic research skills and solid understanding of mental health theory and practice.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Good judgment, adaptability, and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health crisis assessments in the ED.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, nursing staff, inpatient/outpatient BH providers, and community resources.
• Assess patient needs, determine levels of care, and recommend dispositions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health assessment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Missouri license: LMSW/LCSW/LPC

Job description

Crisis Clinician PRN (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - Emergency Dept - BH

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

The PRN Emergency Department Crisis Clinician (ED) provides comprehensive mental health crisis assessments for patients presenting to the ED. This role primarily serves individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, psychosis, acute mood disorders, and other psychiatric emergencies. The clinician collaborates closely with ED physicians, nursing staff, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health providers, community agencies, and other mental health resources to assess patient needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and facilitate treatment recommendations and dispositions.

What You'll Need

• A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• One of the following Missouri licenses: LMSW, LCSW, LPC.
• Knowledge of mental health terms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
• Basic research skills and a solid understanding of mental health theory and practice.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Good judgment, adaptability, and leadership qualities.

PRN Position Requirements

• Within your first 90 days of employment, you will be expected to complete a comprehensive onboarding and training program that includes:
  • An eight-hour day of University Health (UH) Corporate Orientation
  • An eight-hour day of University Health Behavioral Health (UHBH) Orientation
  • Five in-person training sessions, each lasting approximately 90 to 120 minutes
  • Required online training modules completed on-site through Relias and MyWorkday, totaling approximately 8 hours of planned training time
• Work a minimum of one major holiday (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving,
• Christmas Day) and one minor holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day) annually.
• Maintain flexibility to work up to two overnight shifts per month based on departmental needs.
• Provide coverage for a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, to support staffing needs and employee PTO coverage.

Schedule Availability

PRN clinicians may be scheduled to support operational needs across a variety of shifts, including:

• Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Monday-Friday: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Tuesday-Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Sunday-Friday: 3:00 PM - 3:30 AM
• Sunday-Tuesday: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM
• Wednesday-Saturday: 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
• Current regularly available PRN shifts include:
  • Monday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM