Crisis Intervention Clinician - Behavioral Health (PRN)

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis seeks a Licensed Crisis Clinician Specialist to provide outpatient crisis intervention within the CIU and SEMHC. You will assess risk, coordinate care, and connect clients to appropriate outpatient services across hospital units.

The role requires a Master’s degree in behavioral health and active Indiana licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC) with CPR knowledge. This hospital-based, 24/7 team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health or human services field per Indiana licensure requirements (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC)
• Active and unencumbered clinical licensure in Indiana (LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC)
• CPR knowledge, skills & abilities

Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission of advocate, care, teach and serve, with focus on Marion County's vulnerable populations.
• Embraces Recovery Model and AIDET approach, using motivational interviewing where appropriate.
• Conducts crisis mental health and substance use assessments to evaluate danger to self/others and grave disability.
• Provides crisis intervention, therapy, and support services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including peers, nursing, care coordinators, physicians and APPs.
• Provides behavioral health consultation to ED, medical units, and Mobile Crisis Recovery Team (MCRT).
• Evaluates psychosocial status and risk factors to develop appropriate crisis plans and dispositions.
• Enrolls clients into Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center outpatient services when appropriate, including intake and treatment planning.
• Maintains a safe environment and documents services accurately, including histories and mental status exams.
• Identifies community resources and assists clients in gaining access to them.

Job description

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis seeks a Licensed Crisis Clinician Specialist to provide outpatient crisis intervention within the CIU and SEMHC. You will assess risk, coordinate care, and connect clients to appropriate outpatient services across hospital units.

The role requires a Master’s degree in behavioral health and active Indiana licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC) with CPR knowledge. This hospital-based, 24/7 team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.