Psychiatric Crisis Worker

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

2d • $23 - $34

About The Position

Summary Exceptional Pay & Generous Benefits - Including DAY ONE benefits! Do you love to take care of people? Are you a team player that thrives on a diverse team of professionals? At Ellis Medicine, we believe that Communication, Collaboration and Compassion are essential to realizing our Mission to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence. We are looking for a candidate for the Psychiatric Crisis Worker position that shares these values. What do we offer at Ellis Medicine? Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE ! Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities Retirement plan in the form of a 403 (b) with company match after longevity Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass including Free CDTA bike share program Employee Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Employer paid Life Insurance What will you do as an Psychiatric Crisis Worker? Conduct psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department, for crisis outreach calls, and for direct admissions Consult with on‑call psychiatrists to determine patient disposition and implement recommendations Manage crisis calls from the community and respond to after-hours mental health emergencies Coordinate with ER staff to facilitate timely, compassionate inpatient admissions Communicate with referral sources, families, and payors to support continuity of care Complete documentation, legal admission forms, and required training Participate in a rotating on‑call/back‑up schedule to ensure 24/7 crisis coverage What do you need to be an Psychiatric Crisis Worker? Master’s degree in Social Work (required) Licensed or license-eligible Experience performing mental health and substance use evaluations Knowledge of DSM-IV-TR and hospital admission/continued stay criteria Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team Strong clinical assessment, communication, and crisis‑intervention skills What you get: A key clinical role supporting emergency psychiatric services Collaborative work environment with emergency, inpatient, and community-based teams Opportunity to provide meaningful crisis intervention and continuum‑of‑care support Rotating schedule offering diverse clinical experience Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status. Salary Range: $23.40-33.93 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (required)
• Licensed or license-eligible
• Experience performing mental health and substance use evaluations
• Knowledge of DSM-IV-TR and hospital admission/continued stay criteria
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and crisis‑intervention skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department, for crisis outreach calls, and for direct admissions
• Consult with on‑call psychiatrists to determine patient disposition and implement recommendations
• Manage crisis calls from the community and respond to after-hours mental health emergencies
• Coordinate with ER staff to facilitate timely, compassionate inpatient admissions
• Communicate with referral sources, families, and payors to support continuity of care
• Complete documentation, legal admission forms, and required training
• Participate in a rotating on‑call/back‑up schedule to ensure 24/7 crisis coverage

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE !
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 403 (b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass including Free CDTA bike share program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level