Crisis Assessment Specialist - Crisis Center - Pool

About the role

The Crisis Assessment Specialist provides emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and referral management to patients and their families. Responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding and learning to cope with behavioral crisis and facilitate appropriate transition or admission planning for those patients needing placement in Behavioral health treatment facilities or programs. Assist families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties which interfere with effective social functioning. This position will collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and referral management.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and coping with behavioral crisis.
• Facilitate appropriate transition or admission planning for patients needing placement in behavioral health treatment facilities or programs.
• Assist families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties that interfere with effective social functioning.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• One of the following certifications required: LSW Ohio (Ohio Licensed Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).
• CPR certification preferred (not required).

Schedule

Part‑time, approximately 4 hours per shift; PRN pool position requiring at least two shifts per month at the Crisis Center, Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.