Emergency Behavioral Health Triage Clinician

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA seeks an experienced Behavioral Health clinician to evaluate and triage patients in the Emergency Department presenting with psychiatric or substance abuse concerns. This role reports to the Director of Behavioral Health Nursing and requires LICSW/LMHC licensure with a Bachelor’s in a mental health field; a Master’s is preferred and at least two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical assessment, coordination of care, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a field related to mental health required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Must have two years clinical experience.
• LICSW LMHC required.
• CPI achieved within 3 months of hire required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of psychiatric medications, and knowledge of mental health network required.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills and proficiency.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical evaluation of patients who present for triage in the Emergency Department for psychiatric or substance abuse services.
• Reports to the Director of Behavioral Health Nursing.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Strong English communication

Confidential information handling

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records familiarity

Job description

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA seeks an experienced Behavioral Health clinician to evaluate and triage patients in the Emergency Department presenting with psychiatric or substance abuse concerns. This role reports to the Director of Behavioral Health Nursing and requires LICSW/LMHC licensure with a Bachelor’s in a mental health field; a Master’s is preferred and at least two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical assessment, coordination of care, and