Crisis Clinician - Emergency Department

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!

  

SCHEDULE:

• Per-diem
• Days, 8 hour shifts, flexible 5am-3pm, 1 weekend/month required
• A/B rotating holiday schedule
• Must be able to travel to support Baystate Noble Hospital ED (Westfield, MA) and Baystate Wing Hospital ED (Palmer, MA)

LOCATION:

• Baystate Medical Center- Springfield, MA
• Baystate Noble Hospital- Westfield, MA
• Baystate Wing Hospital- Palmer, MA

 

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree required.
• LICSW or license eligible required.
• Experience in behavioral health setting required.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
• Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
• Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
• Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
• Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
• Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
• Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

1) LICSW (Lic. Independent Clin. Social Worker; 2) LMHC (Lic. Mental Health Counselor); or 3) LMFT (Lic. Marriage & Family Therapist) (required) - 1) LICSW (Lic. Independent Clin. Social Worker; 2) LMHC (Lic. Mental Health Counselor); or 3) LMFT (Lic. Marriage & Family Therapist) (required), Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist - Other, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - State of Massachusetts, Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Other

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$31.77 - $39.56 - $50.36

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer