Weekend Behavioral Health Clinician – Emergency Assessments

Saint Luke's Limited; Smithville (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Missouri is seeking a part-time weekend Behavioral Health Clinician to perform emergency level behavioral health assessments in collaboration with a medical team. You will work autonomously, applying critical thinking to guide crisis interventions and discharge planning.

The role runs Saturdays and Sundays from 7a-7p across hospital sites, with on-site and telemedicine support where available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) required
• MSW degree required
• Certification as LPC, LMSW, or LCSW preferred
• Part-time weekend availability required
• Experience in emergency behavioral health assessments preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency level behavioral health assessments in collaboration with medical team
• Assist with crisis safety planning and discharge planning
• Provide resources to community callers and healthcare teams
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, psychiatrists across hospital settings
• Complete placement process for inpatient behavioral health unit when needed

Skills

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Crisis management

Education

MSW degree

MO/KS license

Job description

Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Missouri is seeking a part-time weekend Behavioral Health Clinician to perform emergency level behavioral health assessments in collaboration with a medical team. You will work autonomously, applying critical thinking to guide crisis interventions and discharge planning.

The role runs Saturdays and Sundays from 7a-7p across hospital sites, with on-site and telemedicine support where available.