Night-Shift Crisis Intervention Specialist

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide crisis evaluations and comprehensive diagnostic assessments, using DSM-5 criteria to guide treatment planning.

You will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, facilitate treatment meetings and discharge planning, support patient and family needs, and contribute to quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services; licensure eligibility within specified timeframes.
• 1–3 years of Psychiatry/Mental Health experience.
• Demonstrated psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial history and mental status assessments in psychiatric crises.
• Assign clinical levels of care and coordinate referrals.
• Develop and maintain a safe therapeutic environment and respond to emergencies.
• Triage crises and coordinate with outpatient, inpatient, and community resources.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and staff training.
• Document all evaluations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Psychiatry experience

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Human Services or equivalent

LICSW/LCSW/LMHC eligible

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide crisis evaluations and comprehensive diagnostic assessments, using DSM-5 criteria to guide treatment planning.

You will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, facilitate treatment meetings and discharge planning, support patient and family needs, and contribute to quality improvement and professional development.