Crisis Interventionist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Washington, DC seeks a Crisis Intervention Clinician to support patients in the Emergency Department and Psychiatry settings. You will perform crisis assessments, coordinate dispositions with medical teams, and provide counseling within a multidisciplinary care team.

The role emphasizes strong clinical writing, collaboration, and adaptability in a high reliability environment, with the Evening shift and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and DC licensure such as LICSW, LGSW, LPC, or LGPC.
• Experience in behavioral health crisis assessment and counseling preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a computerized clinical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments for patients in crisis or urgent psychiatric need.
• Communicate assessment findings and disposition plans to ED and psychiatric teams.
• Complete psychosocial evaluations, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate on discharge planning and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 36

Shift: Evening

At Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• • Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
  • Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Crisis Intervention Clinician

Position Summary

The Crisis Intervention Clinician provides timely behavioral health assessments and support to patients in the Emergency Department and Psychiatry settings. This role evaluates patients presenting with mental health crises, collaborates closely with medical providers to determine appropriate disposition and treatment, and serves as a resource for patients, families, and the community. In inpatient behavioral health settings, the clinician also provides individual, group, and family counseling as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments for patients presenting with crisis or urgent psychiatric needs
• Use standardized screening tools and clinical judgment to assess risk and determine appropriate level of care
• Communicate assessment findings, clinical recommendations, and disposition plans to psychiatric and ED providers
• Complete psychosocial evaluations, progress notes, and treatment documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in treatment planning and provide individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient care and safe discharge planning
• Maintain current training in crisis intervention, high-risk patient assessment, and behavioral health best practices
• Contribute to quality improvement, program development, and community relations efforts

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing, or a related field
• Current DC licensure: LICSW, LGSW, LPC, or LGPC
• Experience in behavioral health crisis assessment, treatment planning, and counseling preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Experience working in a computerized clinical environment preferred

Key Strengths for Success

• Expertise in psychiatric crisis intervention and patient triage
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Professional, compassionate, and solution-oriented approach
• Strong clinical writing and verbal communication skills

Salary Range: Minimum 40.35/hour - Maximum 66.54/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.