LCSW | ER Crisis Intervention Specialist – Sitka, AK

Jackson Therapy Partners, LLC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

PTO and parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced LCSW for a full-time Days position in Sitka, AK. You will provide evidence-based, culturally relevant crisis intervention in the emergency department and other hospital departments, evaluate individuals in crisis, and determine appropriate levels of care including involuntary psychiatric hospitalization under Alaska Statute Title 47.

You will perform intake/diagnostic evaluations, crisis counseling and intervention, discharge planning, and

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• Licensed as an LCSW in Alaska.
• Experience with behavioral health assessment.
• Two years in mental health or related field.
• Experience with crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Ability to obtain Alaska driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention in the ED and hospital departments.
• Evaluate individuals in crisis and determine levels of care.
• Conduct intake and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop safety plans and assess risk.
• Coordinate with external agencies and psychiatric facilities.
• Document services in the electronic health record and participate in treatment team.

Skills

LCSW license

Crisis intervention

Alaska Title 47

Documentation in EHR

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Jackson Therapy Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced LCSW for a full-time Days position in Sitka, AK. You will provide evidence-based, culturally relevant crisis intervention in the emergency department and other hospital departments, evaluate individuals in crisis, and determine appropriate levels of care including involuntary psychiatric hospitalization under Alaska Statute Title 47.

You will perform intake/diagnostic evaluations, crisis counseling and intervention, discharge planning, and