Crisis Mental Health Social Worker

Broadlawns Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Education Assistance

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a licensed social worker to provide mental health crisis assessments and therapy. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to plan discharge and referrals, maintain documentation, and access community resources.

This role emphasizes safety, coordination, and evidence-based practice within a high-stress crisis environment. Ideal candidates hold Iowa licensure (LISW/LMHC/LMSW), strong communication skills, and the ability to de-escalate.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker in Iowa (LISW/LMHC/LMSW).
• Iowa Social Worker licensure.
• Knowledge of crisis therapy and intervention techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate clients using clinical skills.
• Electronic health record charting and documentation competency.
• For Mobile Crisis: valid Iowa Driver’s License.
• Background check and fingerprinting; may not have felony convictions.
• Clinical experience in evaluation, assessment and multi-axial diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Completes mental health assessments for clients in crisis.
• Documents assessments and outcomes in medical records promptly.
• Contacts client support systems and providers to coordinate care.
• Collaborates with nursing and care coordinators on treatment goals.
• Monitors clients and provides supportive therapy using evidence-based methods.
• Addresses safety concerns per policy and procedures.
• Facilitates group or individual meetings when appropriate.
• Provides clinical consultation to staff as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and access information.

Skills

Crisis therapy knowledge

Excellent communication

De-escalation skills

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Licensed social worker (LISW/LMHC/LMSW)

Iowa licensure required

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a licensed social worker to provide mental health crisis assessments and therapy. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to plan discharge and referrals, maintain documentation, and access community resources.

This role emphasizes safety, coordination, and evidence-based practice within a high-stress crisis environment. Ideal candidates hold Iowa licensure (LISW/LMHC/LMSW), strong communication skills, and the ability to de-escalate.