Evening LMSW: Crisis Intervention Specialist

Trinity Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Syracuse operates a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program delivering crisis intervention and rapid triage for all ages. You will engage in intensive casework, assessment, and referrals while collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and hospital staff.

The role emphasizes community resource linkage, effective patient-centered care, and cross-training with Mobile Crisis Outreach.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, and licensure as LMSW in New York.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and coordination with medical teams and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and triage patients to appropriate settings.
• Care for and treat outpatient and extended observation clients.
• Provide intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referrals.
• Collaborate with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit staff.
• Liaise with other services along continuum of care and community resources.
• Cross-train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO).

Skills

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Community resources knowledge

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Trinity Health in Syracuse operates a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program delivering crisis intervention and rapid triage for all ages. You will engage in intensive casework, assessment, and referrals while collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and hospital staff.

The role emphasizes community resource linkage, effective patient-centered care, and cross-training with Mobile Crisis Outreach.