Emergency Department Crisis Clinician-per diem

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

$31.15 - $35.81 - $42.36

 

 

Emergency Department Crisis Clinician

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Pediatric Trauma Center, is looking for a per diem Emergency Department Crisis Clinician to join our ED Crisis Team.  The ED Crisis Clinician collaborates with Behavioral Health Crisis Clinicians, ED nursing, and providers to ensure appropriate care transitions and community-based services. 

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

• per diem hours available including weekdays, weeknights, weekends and holidays

• Works every 4th weekend rotation plus every other holiday rotation

LOCATION:

• Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA and surrounding community hospitals

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

• Excellent Compensation

• Earned Time off

• Continuing education support

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (required)

• Certification(s): 

  • LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, active in State of Massachusetts (licensed eligible will be considered)

• Minimum of one to three years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting.  Equivalent experience in a Masters' level internship setting may be considered.

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

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, Program Manager, or ED Coordinator (as noted above), the Crisis Clinician in the emergency room is responsible for performing a wide range of duties involving patient evaluation, case management, treatment, and discharge planning, and documentation.  The crisis clinician is responsible for gathering a psychosocial evaluation through interviews and record review, and completing a written assessment with case formulation and treatment plan, including risk assessment and level of care recommendation. The crisis clinician may also act as a preceptor to interns working toward mental health counseling or social work degrees. The position includes close collaboration with the treatment team, which may include a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Resident, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Mental Health Counselor, Patient Care Technician, and Psychiatric Nurse. The crisis clinician must have excellent written, keyboarding, and verbal communication skills. Represents and supports Baystate Health’s mission to provide quality, compassionate care to members of our community while operating in collaboration with other clinical departments, emphasizing the important interaction between behavioral health, general health, and wellness.  Contributes to Baystate Health’s four compass points of Safety, Quality, Experien