Crisis Assessment Specialist

Holy Cross Hospital Davis•Layton, UT

2d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This dual-role position provides therapeutic support within the inpatient behavioral health unit while also completing psychiatric and level-of-care assessments throughout the hospital system to ensure patients receive the care that best fits their individual needs. This role is ideal for a trauma-informed clinician who is passionate about crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and whole-person care.

Requirements

At least one year crisis experience, preferred 2 years’ experience in direct behavioral health clinical care.
Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
Adequate and available transportation for response to various evaluation sites
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related behavioral health field
Current License in the state of employment in one of the following disciplines: Clinical Psychologist (PSY), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN CNS) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (RN NP). Psych Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), and/or Licensed Additionals Counselor (LAC). For positions at our Utah facilities only: Current license in the state of employment in one of the following disciplines: Certified Social Worker (CSW), Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACHMC), Associate level Mental Health Therapy License, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, if proper supervision is met by hospital staff.
Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
Passionate about behavioral health, crisis response, and patient advocacy.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
Committed to CommonSpirit’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active inpatient behavioral health caseload, including therapeutic interventions and groups, discharge planning, and patient support.
Complete psychiatric and behavioral health assessments throughout the hospital to determine appropriate level-of-care recommendations and placement needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, nursing staff, and community resources to support safe patient care transitions.
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed, patient-centered care that promotes dignity, emotional safety, and healing.
Assist with treatment planning, documentation, and coordination of behavioral health services.