Crisis Clinician - Crisis Center

Role Overview: The Crisis Clinician provides mental health assessments and crisis intervention for patients in the Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Unit. Key Responsibilities Conduct emergency psychiatric evaluations, respond promptly to ED requests, review records, and develop disposition plans.Summarize case information for supervising psychiatrists and ED physicians, ensuring accurate documentation.Facilitate patient transitions from ED to inpatient or community resources, offering brief interventions and short-term counseling.Assist with inpatient Behavioral Health Unit programming, including patient and family interviews, therapy groups, and milieu participation.Secure insurance authorizations, inform families appropriately, and promote continuity of care. Qualifications Master’s degree in social work or current NYS-licensed RN with psychiatric nursing experience.Minimum one year of behavioral health experience; licenses such as LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, or RN required. Skills & Abilities: Strong clinical interviewing, knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, crisis de-escalation, therapeutic communication, and familiarity with psychiatric medications. Effective time management, clear communication, and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines are essential.