Psychiatric Crisis Clinician (Part-Time)
Holy Cross

Job Info

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Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day Shift

Description:The Psychiatric Crisis Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical consultation to patients and families, when appropriate, as part of assessment consultation team, with emphasis on completing psycho-social assessments, and recommending appropriate behavioral health treatment to patients in Emergency Center.
Job Title: Psychiatric Crisis Clinician (Social Worker)

Employment Type: Part-Time / 20 Hours Weekly

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Germantown, MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, and 403(b) for benefit-eligible positions
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities

Description:

The Psychiatric Crisis Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical consultation to patients and families, when appropriate, as part of assessment consultation team, with emphasis on completing psycho-social assessments, and recommending appropriate behavioral health treatment to patients in Emergency Center.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing direct clinical consultation to patients and families, when appropriate, as part of assessment consultation team, with emphasis on completing psycho-social assessments, and recommending appropriate behavioral health treatment to patients in Emergency Center. Initiates and completes psychiatric placement, when needed, in EC and inpatient hospital units. Provides psychiatric case management, including finding psychiatric beds and obtaining authorization from managed care companies. Works in close collaboration with on-call psychiatrists, staff, and outside agencies and entities, as appropriate.

What you will need

Required

• Licensed (required) as an independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), Psychologist (LCPC), Counselor (LCPC) or Clinical Nurse Specialist in psychiatry
• Master's Degree (required) in social work, counseling, nursing, and/or psychology.

Preferred

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in health care mental health setting, preferably in hospital.
• Case management experience preferred (i.e. arranging for hospital transfers, discharge planning, and getting pre-certifications).

About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades 2021 America's 100 Best Hospitals.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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