Clinician, ED Crisis

HealthPartners•Saint Louis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Crisis Clinician is a licensed mental health professional who provides essential front-line support within the Emergency Department. Working independently in a fast-paced clinical environment, the clinician delivers immediate crisis assessment, intervention, and short-term therapeutic support to individuals and families experiencing mental health emergencies. Core responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating individualized intervention and referral plans, and determining appropriate levels of care. All services are delivered through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centered lens. In addition to direct clinical care, the ED Crisis Clinician serves as a key resource to the interdisciplinary team, offering consultation on the psychosocial dimensions of patient care. This role is vital in fostering a collaborative, responsive, and compassionate care environment aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession
2 or more years of clinical experience in mental health setting
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)- MN Board of Social Work OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)- MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)- MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy OR Licensed Psychologist (LP)- MN Board of Psychology
Clinical Assessment and Risk Evaluation: Proven ability to efficiently, decisively, and accurately assess lethality and risk in patients presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation, even under high-pressure conditions; experienced in evaluating complex mental health and substance use presentations
Integrated Clinical Formulation: Skilled in synthesizing psychological, medical, and social data to formulate DSM-5-TR diagnoses, determine level of care, and develop clear, clinically-sound crisis interventions and disposition plans
Legal and Ethical Competency: Knowledge of legal and ethical standards including HIPAA, informed consent, mandated reporting (e.g., child and vulnerable adult protection), and psychiatric hold criteria
Emergency Department Collaboration: Familiarity with ED workflows and interdisciplinary collaboration; able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments and manage multiple urgent clinical situations with sound judgment
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders: Competent in evaluating and supporting individuals with substance use disorders, including dual-diagnosis presentations
Cultural Humility and Trauma-Informed Practice: Demonstrates culturally responsive care, awareness of social determinants of health, and integration of trauma-informed principles into clinical work
Communication and Documentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with patients, families, clinical teams, and community partners. Proficient in electronic health record documentation
Regulatory and Systems Knowledge: Understanding of county, state, and federal regulations including civil commitment processes, protective services protocols, and healthcare access systems
Knowledge of Community Resources: Experienced in identifying and connecting patients to appropriate services including housing, mental health and substance use treatment, and other support systems

Nice To Haves

Direct clinical experience in an Emergency Department or hospital setting
One or more years in mental health crisis intervention

Responsibilities

Provide essential front-line support within the Emergency Department
Deliver immediate crisis assessment, intervention, and short-term therapeutic support to individuals and families experiencing mental health emergencies
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments
Formulate individualized intervention and referral plans
Determine appropriate levels of care
Deliver all services through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centered lens
Serve as a key resource to the interdisciplinary team, offering consultation on the psychosocial dimensions of patient care