Hospital Crisis Clinician

Aspire Health and Community Services • Weymouth, MA

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About The Position

The Hospital-Based Crisis Clinician works at South Shore Hospital Integrated Services and contributes to delivering behavioral health services to the community. Under the guidance of the Program Director, the clinician works closely with medical staff to triage and assess clients who need behavioral health interventions. The role determines appropriate levels of care, delivers clinical interventions, and provides case management support.

The position offers experience developing diagnostic and clinical skills while serving a diverse population of children and adults in a fast-paced environment. Clinicians receive clinical supervision for each client from an experienced, independently licensed supervisor. The stated daytime schedule is Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. A shift differential is offered for work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday through Friday from 8 PM to 8 AM.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another mental health discipline.
• Training in assessing adults in crisis and competency in assessing children and their families in crisis.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation protocols.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience in a Crisis Intervention setting or a related field placement in a Crisis Intervention setting is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or integrated care setting is highly desirable.
• Experience providing follow-up and referral services to ensure continuity of care.
• Experience supporting adults with substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with medical staff to triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health interventions.
• Determine the appropriate level of care for clients.
• Deliver clinical interventions.
• Provide case management support.
• Assess adults in crisis and demonstrate competency in assessing children and their families in crisis.
• Provide follow-up and referral services to support continuity of care.
• Support adults with substance use disorder.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• $8 per hour shift differential for eligible shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time