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

101 Truman Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a part-time Crisis Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) to perform ED crisis assessments for patients with suicidal ideation, psychosis, or acute mood disorders. The role collaborates with ED staff and behavioral health teams to determine level of care and dispositions.

PRN position requires Missouri licensure, a master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work, and strong crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Missouri licenses LMSW, LCSW, or LPC.
• Knowledge of mental health terms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
• 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 the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health crisis assessments for ED patients.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, nursing, and behavioral health providers.
• Assess patient needs, determine levels of care, and facilitate treatment dispositions.

Skills

Master's degree

Missouri licenses LMSW LCSW LPC

Mental health knowledge

Research skills

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work

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

• 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

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