Hospital Crisis Clinician

Aspire Health Alliance; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services seeks a Hospital-Based Crisis Clinician to triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health interventions, determining appropriate levels of care and delivering critical clinical support. You will work with medical staff to ensure timely interventions and coordinated follow-up.

The role emphasizes supervision by an independent licensed supervisor and serving a diverse population, with a focus on safety and high-quality crisis care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a mental health field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related).
• Training in crisis assessment for adults and families.
• Experience in crisis intervention and familiarity with hospital/integrated care settings.

Responsibilities

• Triages, assesses, and determines appropriate level of care for clients.
• Delivers clinical interventions and provides essential case management.
• Collaborates with medical staff to support continuity of care and referrals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis assessment

EHR familiarity

Care coordination

Adult mental health

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

This is an incredible opportunity to develop your diagnostic and clinical skills while working with a diverse population, including both children and adults! The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, but don’t worry—our clinicians receive top-notch clinical supervision for each client from an experienced, independently licensed supervisor!

Daytime Schedule:

Work days are Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM.

Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary plus an amazing $8/hour shift differential for working on Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday through Friday from 8 PM to 8 AM!

The Hospital-Based Crisis Clinician plays a vital role at South Shore Hospital Integrated Services. You will be integral to our mission of delivering exceptional behavioral health services to our community! Under the guidance of the Program Director, the successful candidate will work closely with medical staff to triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health interventions. You will have the responsibility to determine the appropriate level of care, deliver impactful clinical interventions, and provide essential case management support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another mental health discipline
• Training in assessing adults in crisis, along with competency in assessing children and their families in crisis
• A minimum of one year of experience in a Crisis Intervention setting or a related field placement in a Crisis Intervention setting is preferred
• Experience in a hospital or integrated care setting is highly desirable
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation protocols
• Experience in providing follow-up and referral services to ensure continuity of care
• Experience in supporting adults with substance use disorder

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$31.25 - $45.68 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.