Evening Crisis Psychiatry Clinician

ummh; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Psychiatric Emergency Services clinician to provide crisis counseling and psychiatric evaluations in the ED. You will perform initial assessments, treatment planning, bed searches, and aftercare planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires licensure-eligible status (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT), a relevant master's degree, and a valid driver's license, with a focus on evidence-based care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited graduate program (Masters) in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• License-eligible (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis counseling and evaluation for patients in the emergency departments.
• Complete initial assessments, counseling, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.
• Determine need for psychiatric consultation and referrals to levels of care.
• Document and maintain department-specific records in compliance with regulations.
• Prioritize acuity and manage patient flow, including consultations.
• Maintain licensure and credentialing as required for the role.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Masters in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Psychiatric Emergency Services clinician to provide crisis counseling and psychiatric evaluations in the ED. You will perform initial assessments, treatment planning, bed searches, and aftercare planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires licensure-eligible status (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT), a relevant master's degree, and a valid driver's license, with a focus on evidence-based care and patient safety.