Crisis Psychiatric Therapist – Emergency Dept (Per Diem)

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

403b match

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness

Continuing education

On-site lectures

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Solutions, in collaboration with GBMC, seeks a Crisis Assessment Clinician for the GBMC Emergency Department in Towson, MD. This per diem role delivers emergency psychiatric assessments and crisis interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include at least 1 year in ED or urgent care with acute mental illness, plus 2 years in crisis intervention or behavioral health. Licensure eligible; Masters or better. Pay ranges $40–$47 per hour.

Qualifications

• This role requires ED or urgent care experience with acute mental illness.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical behavioral health experience in crisis intervention or similar settings.
• Licensure eligible; graduation from an accredited graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status exams, diagnostic summaries, and level-of-care recommendations.
• Develop individualized care and disposition plans in collaboration with the ED team, implementing crisis intervention, short-term counseling, psychoeducation, advocacy, and referrals.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to support crisis stabilization and mobilize resources for patients, families, and staff.
• Communicate proactively with physicians, care teams, patients, families, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare and mandated reporting.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Apply culturally competent practices to deliver patient-centered care sensitive to demographic, cultural, and ethnic needs.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues and participate in continuing education and process improvement.

Skills

Emergency department experience

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health

Evidence-based practice

Education

Masters or better

Lic Prof Clin Counselor

Lic Cert Soc Wkr-Clinical

Job description

Sheppard Pratt Solutions, in collaboration with GBMC, seeks a Crisis Assessment Clinician for the GBMC Emergency Department in Towson, MD. This per diem role delivers emergency psychiatric assessments and crisis interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include at least 1 year in ED or urgent care with acute mental illness, plus 2 years in crisis intervention or behavioral health. Licensure eligible; Masters or better. Pay ranges $40–$47 per hour.