ER Crisis Clinician - Make a Difference in Health

Baystate Health; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

PTO package

Adoption assistance

Tuition support

Continuing education

Retirement plan match

Financial coaching

Voluntary benefits

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Crisis Clinician to join the Emergency Department team in Springfield, MA. This full-time position supports Baystate Medical Center and will require travel to related EDs in Westfield and Palmer, MA.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and LICSW eligibility, with preferred experience in behavioral health settings. Compensation notes reflect variable base salaries by grade across the system, with typical hours and state licensing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required or similar.
• LICSW eligibility required or preferred per MA licensing rules.
• Experience in behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains release of information forms and gathers collateral information from family, providers, and community resources.
• Conducts psychosocial evaluations including history, mental status, and risk assessment through interviews and chart reviews.
• Monitors and assists in preparing legal documentation (CVs, 3-Day Notices, Section 12s, Section 7/8 forms).
• Enters data and reviews charts for QA, outcomes tracking, and progress.
• Completes discharge planning addressing follow-up, step-down options, transportation, and treatment needs.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

LICSW eligible

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker - MA

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Crisis Clinician to join the Emergency Department team in Springfield, MA. This full-time position supports Baystate Medical Center and will require travel to related EDs in Westfield and Palmer, MA.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and LICSW eligibility, with preferred experience in behavioral health settings. Compensation notes reflect variable base salaries by grade across the system, with typical hours and state licensing