Night-Shift Mental Health Crisis Specialist

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional to provide crisis evaluations for patients in psychiatric service, both on site and in mobile settings. The role includes assessing care levels, coordinating with inpatient and outpatient programs, and facilitating treatment planning with families and care teams.

Responsibilities extend to discharge planning, collaboration with insurance providers, and ongoing professional development to maintain

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services or equivalent.
• Must be license eligible upon hire (LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC). If not licensed upon hire, licensure must be obtained within 18–24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial history and mental status assessments in psychiatric crisis.
• Triage levels of care and coordinate referrals to inpatient, outpatient, or diversion programs.
• Develop and maintain safe therapeutic environments and participate in crisis interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams and community resources.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent

License eligibility: LICSW / LCSW / LMHC

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional to provide crisis evaluations for patients in psychiatric service, both on site and in mobile settings. The role includes assessing care levels, coordinating with inpatient and outpatient programs, and facilitating treatment planning with families and care teams.

Responsibilities extend to discharge planning, collaboration with insurance providers, and ongoing professional development to maintain