Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness opportunities

Grand rounds/CME opportunities

Cross-discipline collaboration

On-site lectures

Job summary

GBMC seeks a Crisis Assessment Clinician to provide emergency psychiatric assessments for adults and children in the ED. This per diem role includes crisis intervention, care planning, and collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team for safe, patient-centered care.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work, licensure eligibility (LCSW-C/LCPC), 1 year ED/urgent care mental health experience, and 2 years of crisis intervention experience; strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field with licensure eligibility.
• At least 1 year of emergency department or urgent care experience with acute mental illness.
• At least 2 years of recent clinical behavioral health crisis intervention experience.
• Experience using evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use.
• Graduation from an accredited graduate program required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments in the ED, including mental status exams and diagnostic summaries.
• Develop individualized care and disposition plans with crisis interventions and referrals.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment to support crisis stabilization.
• Communicate with physicians, care teams, patients, families, and community agencies for aftercare and reporting.
• Complete timely clinical documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Apply culturally competent practices to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LCSW-C or LCPC licensure (eligibility)

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

GBMC seeks a Crisis Assessment Clinician to provide emergency psychiatric assessments for adults and children in the ED. This per diem role includes crisis intervention, care planning, and collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team for safe, patient-centered care.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work, licensure eligibility (LCSW-C/LCPC), 1 year ED/urgent care mental health experience, and 2 years of crisis intervention experience; strong documentation skills are essential.