Hospital Crisis Clinician (Per Diem - Evenings & Weekends)

Aspire Health Alliance; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Hospital-Based Crisis Clinician to join the integrated services team. You will work closely with medical staff to triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health and SUD interventions, delivering timely clinical interventions and coordinating care.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly salary ($33–$36) with an $8 shift differential for weekends and overnight hours, and opportunities for supervision and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline.
• Training in crisis assessment for adults, children, and families in crisis.
• Minimum of one year of crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital or integrated care settings is desirable.
• Familiarity with documentation protocols and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health/SUD interventions.
• Determine the appropriate level of care and deliver clinical interventions.
• Provide case management support and follow-up services.
• Collaborate with medical staff for integrated hospital-based care.

Skills

Crisis intervention experience

Hospital/Integrated care

EHR familiarity

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline

Tools

EHR systems

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.

Crisis Clinicians have the opportunity to gain comprehensive diagnostic and clinical skills with a broad population, including children and adults! Work is fast-paced, but clinicians receive clinical supervision for each client seen by an experienced, independently licensed supervisor.

Competitive salary plus $8/hour shift differential for working on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday-Friday 8pm-8am!

The Hospital-Based Crisis Clinician works at South Shore Hospital Integrated Services and is integral to our mission of providing exceptional behavioral health services to our community. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with medical staff to triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health/SUD interventions. The clinician will be responsible for determining the appropriate level of care, delivering clinical interventions, and providing case management support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline
• Training in assessing adults in crisis, as well as competency in assessing children and their families in crisis
• Minimum of one year of experience in a Crisis Intervention setting or related field placement 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

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

$33 - $36 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.