Crisis Assessment Clinician, Emergency Department

Sheppard Pratt•Towson, MD

1d•$47 - $52

About The Position

The Crisis Assessment Clinician provides emergency psychiatric services to adults and children presenting to the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Emergency Department. The role delivers comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and collaborative care planning for patients with behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use disorders. The clinician works independently and with a multidisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, and other behavioral health staff—to ensure safe, patient-centered care while meeting legal, ethical, and organizational standards. The position is recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of GBMC. It is a per diem opportunity that can include weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field.
Corresponding licensure: LCSW-C or LCPC.
At least 1 year of Emergency Department or urgent care experience with acute mental illness.
At least 2 years of recent clinical behavioral health experience in crisis intervention, a physician’s office, clinic, hospital, emergency services, or an equivalent setting.
Experience using evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse.
Graduation and training from an accredited graduate program.

Nice To Haves

Licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status exams, diagnostic summaries, and level-of-care recommendations.
Develop individualized care and disposition plans with the Emergency Department team, providing crisis intervention, short-term counseling, psychoeducation, advocacy, and referrals.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports crisis stabilization and efficiently mobilizes resources for patients, families, and hospital staff.
Coordinate aftercare and mandated reporting with physicians, care teams, patients, families, and community agencies, including reporting of child, adult, or elder abuse and domestic violence.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Use culturally competent practices sensitive to patients’ demographic, cultural, and ethnic needs.
Maintain professional knowledge of medical and legal issues affecting patient care, participate in continuing education, and engage in process improvement initiatives.