Crisis Clinician (Hospital Based)
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$4000 Sign-on Bonus!
Join our team working to create a world where there is No Health Without Mental Health!
Be a part of a mission-driven organization actively engaged in innovative service developments and driven by community values of inclusion, trust, health for all, and combating stigma.
Aspire Health Alliance is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospital-Based Crisis Clinician to join our team at South Shore Hospital Integrated Services. This full-time position is integral to our mission of providing exceptional behavioral health services to our community. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with medical staff to triage and assess clients in need of behavioral health interventions. The clinician will be responsible for determining the appropriate level of care, delivering clinical interventions, and providing case management support. Key functions include gathering and documenting collateral information, consulting with medical staff on patient symptoms and coping strategies, and providing services to patients in crisis. The role also involves developing and implementing clinical pathways for behavioral health patients, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, and following up on referral needs for discharged patients. The clinician must demonstrate the ability to engage with clients and families in distress, balance the needs of children and adolescents, and be aware of the impact of developmental issues on crisis presentation.
Required Education:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other mental health discipline
- Training in assessing adults in crisis as well as competency in assessing children and their families in crisis
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one year experience in a Crisis Intervention setting or related field placement in a Crisis Intervention setting
- Experience in a hospital or integrated care setting is highly desirable
- Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation protocols
- Experience in providing follow-up and referral services to ensure continuity of care
Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.