Emergency Psychiatric Social Worker - Crisis Counseling

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance seeks a Clinical Social Worker to join the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES). The role focuses on psychiatric assessments, crisis counseling, and rapid treatment planning in a high-stress ED setting.

Licensed MA Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) and MSW are required, with a preference for at least two years of post-master’s experience in acute psychiatric care. CHA values interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Two years post-master's degree experience with acute psychiatric population preferred.
• Current MA licensure as LCSW or LICSW is required.
• Credentialed by CHA Medical Staff for practice in relevant clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Works with nurses, physician assistants, and physicians in a fast-paced PES environment under clinical supervision of a psychiatrist.
• Performs psychiatric assessments, crisis counseling, and treatment planning for PES patients.
• Identifies resources and gathers collateral information from patients, families, and outpatient providers.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Team collaboration

Psychiatric assessment

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance seeks a Clinical Social Worker to join the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES). The role focuses on psychiatric assessments, crisis counseling, and rapid treatment planning in a high-stress ED setting.

Licensed MA Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) and MSW are required, with a preference for at least two years of post-master’s experience in acute psychiatric care. CHA values interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.