ED Crisis Clinician: Behavioral Health Specialist

Baystatehealth

Springfield (MA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO package that grows with tenure

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking an experienced Crisis Clinician to join our Emergency Department team in Springfield, MA. The role supports Baystate Medical Center and may require travel to nearby Baystate facilities in Westfield and Palmer.

The position involves comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of care for patients in crisis.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
LICSW license or license eligible is required/eligible.
Experience in behavioral health setting is required.

Responsibilities

Obtains and maintains release of information forms, and gathers collateral information from outside resources including family, friends, providers, and other community resources.
Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history, assessment of mental status, and risk assessment through patient interviews, collateral contacts, and record review.
Monitors and assists in the completion of legal documentation (CV's, 3-Day Notices, Section12's, & Section 7/8 forms).
Enters data and reviews charts for quality assurance, program statistics, tracking of patient progress, and/or tracking of clinical outcomes as assigned.
Completes a discharge plan which addresses follow-up recommendations, step-down / placement options, transportation issues, or other treatment needs.
Other duties and responsibilities as required.