Crisis Assessment Clinician, Emergency Department

Sheppard Pratt Careers•Towson, MD

5d•Onsite

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 includes 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 as part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and behavioral health staff to support safe, patient-centered care and comply with legal, ethical, and organizational standards. This per diem position may include weekday and weekend shifts. It is recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of GBMC.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field.
LCSW-C or LCPC licensure.
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 eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations, diagnostic summaries, and level-of-care recommendations.
Develop individualized care and disposition plans with the Emergency Department team; provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, psychoeducation, advocacy, and referrals.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for crisis stabilization and mobilize 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 and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Use culturally competent practices that are responsive to the demographic, cultural, and ethnic needs of the population.
Maintain professional knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues, participate in continuing education, and engage in process improvement initiatives.