Crisis Therapist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 54,759 - 90,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Free on-site parking

Tuition Assistance

Affordable benefits package

Diverse working environment

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, MD, seeks a qualified professional for the Crisis Intervention Dept., providing psychiatric and addiction assessments. Candidates must have at least five years’ experience and relevant licensing.

The role emphasizes creating inclusive environments as part of the organization's commitment to diversity and values. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and an array of benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in the mental health/addiction field.
• Thorough knowledge of DSM-IV-R.
• Current Maryland LCSW-C and LPCP or Psy.D/Ph.D license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and addiction assessments in the Emergency Department.
• Act as a consultant to physicians for crisis intervention.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and referrals.

Skills

Conducting assessments

Formulating psychiatric diagnoses

Knowledge of DSM-IV-R

Knowledge of state mental hygiene regulations

Managed care criteria familiarity

Education

MD Social Worker or LPC license

Maryland LCSW-C and LPCP or Psy.D/Ph.D license

Job description

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

General Summary

Work within the Crisis Intervention Dept. which provides both psychiatric and addiction (i.e., alcohol and drug abuse) assessments in our Emergency Department, as well as liaison services for medical patients. The Crisis Intervention Team acts as consultant to physicians by providing crisis intervention and psychiatric/addiction assessments. The goal is to place patients in the least restrictive treatment setting, to offer stabilization and then a carefully designed appropriate treatment plan and referral.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience preferred in the mental health/addiction field; proficiency at conducting assessments and formulating psychiatric diagnoses; thorough knowledge of DSM-IV-R.
• Knowledge of current state mental hygiene regulations.
• Familiarity with managed care criteria
• MD Social Worker or LPC license
• Current Maryland LCSW-C and LPCP (Licensed Professional Counselors) or Psy.D/PH.D license is required

Salary Range: Minimum 39.75/hour - Maximum 65.56/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.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. 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.