Evening Crisis Intervention Specialist (On-Call)

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker to provide crisis evaluations for patients across campus and mobile sites. The role involves DSM-based assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with inpatient and outpatient services to ensure seamless care transitions.

You will work with families, coordinate community resources, and support discharge planning while maintaining compliant documentation and ongoing professional development in a collaborative, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required or equivalent in Human Services.
• License eligibility: LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC upon hire.
• If not licensed, obtain LICSW/LCSW within 18 months or LMHC within 24 months.
• 1–3 years of Psychiatry/Mental Health experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in crisis evaluation, discharge planning, and coordination with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial history and mental status assessment in psychiatric crisis settings.
• Assign appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals to inpatient/outpatient programs.
• Develop and maintain a safe therapeutic environment and participate in emergencies.
• Triage calls, identify resources, and act as a referral source for patients and families.
• Coordinate treatment planning, discharge planning, and ongoing social services.

Skills

Crisis evals

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker to provide crisis evaluations for patients across campus and mobile sites. The role involves DSM-based assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with inpatient and outpatient services to ensure seamless care transitions.

You will work with families, coordinate community resources, and support discharge planning while maintaining compliant documentation and ongoing professional development in a collaborative, patient-centered