ED Crisis Clinician

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

11d•$32 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center is looking for an experienced Crisis Clinician to join our Emergency Department team in Springfield, MA! This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with flexible 8-hour shifts typically falling between 2pm and 12am. The role includes one weekend per month and an A/B rotating holiday schedule. The clinician must be able to travel to support the Emergency Departments at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA, and Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
LICSW or license eligible required.
Experience in behavioral health setting required.
Masters Degree (Required)
Licensed Social Worker - State of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

Obtains and maintains release of information forms, and gathers collateral information from outside resources including family, friends, providers, and other community resources.
Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history, assessment of mental status, and risk assessment through patient interviews, collateral contacts, and record review.
Monitors and assists in the completion of legal documentation (CV's, 3-Day Notices, Section12's, & Section 7/8 forms).
Enters data and reviews charts for quality assurance, program statistics, tracking of patient progress, and/or tracking of clinical outcomes as assigned.
Completes a discharge plan which addresses follow-up recommendations, step-down / placement options, transportation issues, or other treatment needs.
Other duties and responsibilities as required.