Emergency Mental Health Crisis Clinician

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Mental Health Crisis Intervention specialist to lead intake assessments for ED and Walk-In Center patients. You coordinate referrals, collaborate with physicians, nurses and BH staff, and liaise across hospital sites to ensure appropriate placement.

The role requires experience in crisis intervention and understanding of patient rights during admission. The ideal candidate holds a human services degree (bachelor or master) with relevant clinical

Qualifications

• Mental health professional with a minimum of one of the following: bach. degree in human services with 2–6 years of experience.
• Master's degree in a human services field with 1–3 years of related experience; master's preferred.
• Minimum 1 year direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments for mental health needs in the Emergency Department and/or Walk-In Center.
• Make referral recommendations to appropriate level of care and coordinate with care teams.
• Serve as a liaison for other hospital/network sites to support patient flow.
• Assist with agitated/violent patients, including de-escalation and possible restraints.
• Support utilization management and pre-certification processes for intakes and consults.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Coordinate admission/referral

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Master's degree in a human services field

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Mental Health Crisis Intervention specialist to lead intake assessments for ED and Walk-In Center patients. You coordinate referrals, collaborate with physicians, nurses and BH staff, and liaise across hospital sites to ensure appropriate placement.

The role requires experience in crisis intervention and understanding of patient rights during admission. The ideal candidate holds a human services degree (bachelor or master) with relevant clinical