Crisis Clinician, Telehealth – Emergency Services

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide behavioral health crisis consultation services and related service delivery for youth, adult and geriatric populations in a hospital-based setting .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $46 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral health crisis consultation services, including assessment, treatment interventions, and crisis counseling for diverse populations. Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements and utilizes effective communication and organizational skills in a hospital-based setting.

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LICSWLCSWLMFTLMHCLicensed Psychologist

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Hard Skills

Crisis CounselingBehavioral Health AssessmentTriageDe-Escalation StrategiesDocumentationTelehealth Services

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Level ClinicianPsychiatric Nurse (RN)

Industry Keywords

Emergency Psychiatric ServicesCrisis InterventionRegulatory ComplianceHospital-Based Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide behavioral health crisis consultation services and related service delivery for youth, adult and geriatric populations in a hospital-based setting
Provide assessment, treatment interventions and crisis counseling
Manage the acute phase of clients presenting in behavioral health crisis; assess, triage and refer clients to appropriate services
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital-based staff and other providers
Utilize supervision effectively, share pertinent information, accept feedback and seek guidance for difficult cases
Maintain current knowledge and use of resources, policies, procedures, regulatory and compliance requirements
Answer telephone as needed and provide timely assessment and next-step support
Abide by emergency department performance specifications
Meet productivity standards
Maintain a professional demeanor
Perform other related duties as assigned
Conduct evaluations in the hospital either in-person or via telehealth; position conducted remotely via telehealth

Requirements

What you’ll need

LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Licensed Psychologist, master's Level clinician, or psychiatric nurse (RN), required
Experience and training in emergency psychiatric services working with adults, youth and their families, including training in de-escalation strategies and emergency services system of care, preferred
Effective communication and organizational skills, required
Proficient computer skills and ability to complete documentation electronically required
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional pay through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, as applicable