Social Worker - Crisis Services - Full Time

Broadlawns; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS Retirement

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Social Worker for Crisis Services to provide mental health assessments, crisis therapy, and discharge planning in a high‑stress setting.

This full‑time, on‑site role requires Iowa LISW/LMHC/LMSW licensure, strong de‑escalation and communication skills, and experience with crisis intervention and coordination of community resources.

Benefits include IPERS retirement, health insurance, PTO, education assistance, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Iowa as LISW, LMHC, or LMSW required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and mental health assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate discharge planning and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Performs mental health assessments during crises.
• Provides crisis therapy and supportive counseling.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals with teams.
• Maintains timely documentation in the patient chart.
• Collaborates with mobile crisis and inpatient services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Mental health assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LISW / LMHC / LMSW licensure

Iowa social work licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Case management software

Job description

Social Worker - Crisis Services - Full TimeThis website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.### Social Worker - Crisis Services - Full TimeApply: Main Facility: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R26\\_0000000772**The Broadlawns Medical Center** campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**Provides mental health assessments, crisis therapy, and support to clients who voluntarily present for Crisis Services. The position works in collaboration with both internal and external program providers to develop appropriate and effective discharge planning and referrals. ## **CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES*** Completes mental health assessments for clients experiencing a mental health crisis* Documents assessments and outcomes within the medical record in a timely manner* With client permission, may establish contact with appropriate client support systems, providers, and case managers to facilitate coordination of services and ongoing care* Collaborates with provider, nursing staff and care coordinators in the development of treatment goals, discharge dispositions with follow up resources and referrals* Monitor clients, provide ongoing assessment and supportive therapy utilizing evidence-based practice and motivational interviewing* Ensures that safety concerns or issues are addressed per program policy and procedures* May facilitate group, individual or family meetings, when appropriate* Provides clinical consultation to program staff and other agency/personnel as appropriate* Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources and how to access this information* Works within the scope of their discipline, performance standards and code of ethics* Performs other duties as assigned**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS*** Is accountable and responsible for maintaining professional licensure* Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to changes in workload, schedule, department function and procedures* Actively participates in the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment* Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team in a high stress environment* Communicates effectively utilizing the appropriate lines of authority* Meets/exceeds competency criteria specific to assigned tasks and duties* For Psychiatric Urgent Care and Crisis Observation Center: Documents on all assessments and provides appropriate clinical diagnosis* For Mobile Crisis and Crisis Team: Documents on all assessments* Demonstrates teamwork by assisting other BMC crisis service programs as needed**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Licensure as Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)* State of Iowa Social Worker licensure* Knowledge of crisis therapy and intervention techniques* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Ability to de-escalate clients utilizing appropriate clinical skills and BMC approved training* Electronic health record charting and documentation competency* For Mobile Crisis: Valid Iowa Driver’s License and ability to transport clients* For Mobile Crisis: Ability to pass Des Moines Police Department background check and fingerprinting. May not be convicted of a felony crime* For Psychiatric Urgent Care and Crisis Observation Center: Clinical experience in the evaluation, assessment, and multi-axial diagnoses of clients in the designated setting **Work Shift**7a-5:30p (United States of America)**Benefits (FT/PT)*** Retirement - IPERS* Education Assistance* Employee Health & Wellness* PTO* Free Parking* Health Insurance* Supplemental Insurance* 529 College Savings Plan* And more!*Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer*