Clinician - Psych Crisis

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

9d • $36 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Professional uses clinical expertise to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate to the care team, assess crisis situations, connect patients with needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role collaborates with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties, providing care consistent with the established plan of care for the assigned patient population.

This position is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. The schedule is three 9-hour shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with 27 scheduled hours per week. The listed hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Intermountain describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support caregivers’ well-being.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Current state licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, CMHC, or Psychologist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including email and word processing.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including patient transfers and ambulation assistance, lifting and carrying supplies or equipment, pushing and pulling gurneys or portable equipment, and potentially standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refer patients to services that may improve their well-being, including community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and arrange further care, services, and referrals to support continuity of care.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging patients in areas of responsibility.
• Conduct behavioral health consultations and psychosocial assessments for patients and caregivers.
• Provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioral health interventions as necessary.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care, timely discharge, and resolution of delays and issues.
• May provide support and debriefing with the Employee Assistance Program for staff following adverse events.
• Provide family and individual treatment as indicated and deliver care appropriate to the established plan of care.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package described as covering programs that support caregivers' well-being across healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time