Crisis Services Social Worker (Full-Time)

Broadlawns; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS Retirement

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Social Worker for Crisis Services to provide mental health assessments, crisis therapy, and discharge planning in a high‑stress setting.

This full‑time, on‑site role requires Iowa LISW/LMHC/LMSW licensure, strong de‑escalation and communication skills, and experience with crisis intervention and coordination of community resources.

Benefits include IPERS retirement, health insurance, PTO, education assistance, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Iowa as LISW, LMHC, or LMSW required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and mental health assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate discharge planning and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Performs mental health assessments during crises.
• Provides crisis therapy and supportive counseling.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals with teams.
• Maintains timely documentation in the patient chart.
• Collaborates with mobile crisis and inpatient services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Mental health assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LISW / LMHC / LMSW licensure

Iowa social work licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Case management software

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Social Worker for Crisis Services to provide mental health assessments, crisis therapy, and discharge planning in a high‑stress setting.

This full‑time, on‑site role requires Iowa LISW/LMHC/LMSW licensure, strong de‑escalation and communication skills, and experience with crisis intervention and coordination of community resources.

Benefits include IPERS retirement, health insurance, PTO, education assistance, and free parking.