Crisis Clinician, Telehealth – Emergency Services, Per Diem

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 Evaluations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Level ClinicianPsychiatric Nurse (RN)

Industry Keywords

Emergency Psychiatric ServicesCrisis ConsultationService DeliveryCollaborationRegulatory Compliance

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 working relationships with hospital-based staff and other providers
Utilize supervision effectively, share pertinent information, accept performance feedback, and seek guidance for difficult cases
Maintain current knowledge and use of relevant resources, policies, procedures, regulatory and compliance requirements
Answer telephone calls as needed and provide timely assessment and next-step support
Abide by emergency department performance specifications
Meet productivity standards
Maintain a professional demeanor and perform other related duties as assigned
Conduct evaluations remotely via telehealth, with evaluations performed either in person at the hospital or 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 the ability to complete documentation electronically is required
Must work per diem
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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