Crisis Evaluator - PRN

AllHealth Network; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top employer status

Loan repayment program

Comprehensive benefits

401k matching

Job summary

AllHealth Network in Littleton, CO seeks a PRN Crisis Evaluator to perform on-call crisis assessments and provide clinical recommendations to connect clients with the safest level of care. The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and patient-centered decisions in acute behavioral health crises.

The position requires licensure preference (LMFT/LCSW/LPC), at least two years of clinical experience, and knowledge of DSM-5-TR.

Qualifications

• Licensure preferred: LMFT, LCSW or LPC
• Minimum 2 years of clinical behavioral health experience
• Knowledge of DSM-5-TR and diagnostic criteria
• Ability to develop individualized crisis plans
• Understanding of levels of care and medical necessity
• Experience with crisis assessments and holds

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments and make clinical recommendations.
• Refer to the safest, least restrictive environment and plan safety measures.
• Complete crisis interventions with proper documentation.
• Screen for voluntary and involuntary holds and initiate holds when needed.
• Collaborate with AHN and community resources to coordinate care.
• Provide after-hours clinical support as needed.
• Support treatment teams with bed tracking and referrals.

Skills

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Case formulation

Communication skills

Education

LMFT/LCSW/LPC preferred

Job description

Description

Crisis Evaluator - PRN - AllHealth Network

At AllHealth Network, compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence come together to support individuals during moments of acute behavioral health crisis. Our Crisis Diversion Team provides timely assessment, stabilization, and care coordination for individuals whose lives are disrupted by mental illness, substance use, or behavioral disturbances.

As a PRN Crisis Evaluator, you will provide on-call crisis assessments and clinical recommendations to ensure individuals are connected to the safest and least restrictive level of care. This role is ideal for an experienced clinician seeking flexible, as-needed scheduling in a high-impact crisis setting.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct clinical and behavioral assessments, medical screenings, and evaluations for clients experiencing crisis, and develop clinical recommendations based on the client's presentation.
• Make clinically appropriate referrals to the safest, least restrictive environment, to include safety planning when indicated.
• Complete crisis interventions with approved documentation coding.
• Complete screening and assessments for voluntary and mental health and substance use emergency holds; when necessary, initiate 27-65 mental health holds for clients requiring involuntary commitment.
• Obtain collateral information to ensure that crisis interventions consider the context of the client's overall presentation
• Navigate the treatment needs of the client and make referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate, to include outpatient and inpatient services as well as shelters and other community resources.
• Perform professional interpretation and analysis of clinical data and assessments to formulate treatment recommendations and diagnosis, while involving social and professional supports in all aspects of client care, as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with client's funding source regarding clinical recommendations and requests for authorization for levels of care requiring pre-authorization.
• Coordinate ongoing services with AllHealth Network and/or community agencies as appropriate.
• Review documentation for referrals to AHN higher level of care units and determine clinical appropriateness for admission.
• Work with the Crisis Response Team and other treatment teams to track bed availability and admissions.
• Meet Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) requirements for assessment domains within an intake assessment.
• Conduct follow-up calls for clients who successfully discharge from the Crisis Response Team per Signal requirements
• Conduct brief telephonic risk assessments, crisis counseling, and safety planning for clients who have been referred to the crisis response team
• Utilize approved behavioral management techniques to support client's safety on the Acute Care Campus
• Provide after-hours clinical support to AHN higher level of care units as needed.

What You Bring

• LMFT, LPC or LCSW Licensure Preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical behavioral health setting
• Extensive knowledge of the DSM-V-TR and application of diagnostic criteria
• Ability to conceptualize a case to develop an individualized crisis plan for each client.
• Basic understanding of different levels of care and medical necessity for each to ensure appropriate services are recommended for clients based on their presenting need.
• Demonstrated competence in evaluation and intervention in crisis situations

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A culture rooted in compassion, care, and integrity, where clinicians are valued as people first.
• Strong work-life balance supported by flexible scheduling options and manageable caseloads.
• The autonomy to shape your work, with leadership that trusts your professional judgment.
• Regular supervision and consultation opportunities with experienced clinicians and leaders.
• Clear paths for professional growth through continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development.
• A comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment where your voice matters.
• The opportunity to serve a diverse and high-impact population, making a real difference every day in the lives of individuals, families, and our community.

Position Details:

PRN - Minimum commitment of three shifts per month

Acute Care Services

Littleton, CO

Compensation:

• Unlicensed: $33.50/hour
• Licensed: $41.00/hour
• Dually Licensed: $43.40/hour
• $3.00/hour shift differential from 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM on weekdays and all day on weekends
• 10% bilingual differential for English/Spanish (testing required)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network hiring salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, merit, and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks' total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package detailed below.

The Perks & Benefits You Deserve:

First, you would be joining one of Denver's Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing award, and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of, listened to, and believe they are part of something bigger.

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC), and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
• Additional Benefits

Join AllHealth Network and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing impactful, compassionate care to the communities that need it most.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• LMFT (preferred)
• LCSW (preferred)
• LPC (preferred)

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