Emergency Mental Health Crisis Counselor

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital seeks a Crisis Service Counselor to deliver crisis management, rapid assessments, and discharge planning for patients in the Emergency Center facing a range of psychiatric and psychosocial issues. The role emphasizes timely evaluation and referral coordination.

Join a team that supports families and patients, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborative interprofessional practice in a major health system.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services or Psychosocial/Mental Health Field.
• 1 year clinical crisis evaluation and intervention in an acute psychiatric setting with an emphasis on quick assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis management and intervention for patients in the Emergency Center.
• Conduct emergent clinical evaluations and coordinate follow-up referrals and discharge planning for patients and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Rapid assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Providence St. Peter Hospital seeks a Crisis Service Counselor to deliver crisis management, rapid assessments, and discharge planning for patients in the Emergency Center facing a range of psychiatric and psychosocial issues. The role emphasizes timely evaluation and referral coordination.

Join a team that supports families and patients, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborative interprofessional practice in a major health system.