Crisis Clinician, Emergency Services

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide services for youth, adult and geriatric populations in local hospitals, the clinic and the community .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSalem • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral health services across diverse populations, including youth, adults, and geriatrics, while effectively managing crisis situations and collaborating with community partners. Proficient in conducting assessments, making referrals, and maintaining accurate documentation within required time frames.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Social WorkBehavioral Health Crisis ManagementCrisis InterventionLICSW Or LMHC LicenseCommunity Collaboration

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Hard Skills

AssessmentTriageDocumentationDiagnostic SkillsReferral Management

Soft Skills

Building RapportCollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

LICSWLMHC

Industry Keywords

Youth ServicesAdult ServicesGeriatric ServicesCommunity PartnershipsCrisis Intervention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide services for youth, adult and geriatric populations in local hospitals, the clinic and the community
Manage the acute phase of clients presenting in behavioral health crisis
Provide timely assessment, triage, and referrals
Complete accurate documentation and assessments within required time frames
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with community partners
Utilize supervision effectively by sharing pertinent information and seeking guidance for high-risk cases
Attend client and team meetings as needed
Meet productivity standards
Develop diagnostic skills, conduct assessments, make referrals and collaborate with community stakeholders
Provide brief crisis intervention and build rapport with clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field
License preferred (LICSW, LMHC)
Valid driver's license
Good driving record
Reliable vehicle
Ability to meet persons served in a variety of community settings
Ability to work full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p
Staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus up to $3000 for independently licensed clinicians (pro-rated for part time)
Ongoing professional development
Training in Crisis Prevention Institution (CPI)
Influenza vaccination provided as a condition of employment