Night Behavioral Health Clinician – Emergency Dept

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for the Psychiatric Patient Services department. This full-time, non-exempt role covers nights (12:00 am – 8:00 am) with variable days based on department needs.

You will perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, guiding patients and families through acute behavioral health situations.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Psychology, counseling, education, social work or marriage and family therapy.
• Licensure: one of LCSW, LMFT or LPC must be held.
• Two years of full-time equivalent experience including adult mental health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for patients and families.
• Coordinate levels of care and referrals, including involuntary hospitalization when indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social services, and community agencies to plan discharge.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and resources.
• Ensure compliant clinical documentation and adherence to regulations.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree (Psychology|Counseling|Social Work|Marriage & Family Therapy)

Job description

Salem Health in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for the Psychiatric Patient Services department. This full-time, non-exempt role covers nights (12:00 am – 8:00 am) with variable days based on department needs.

You will perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, guiding patients and families through acute behavioral health situations.