Per Diem Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

The Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician is responsible for exemplary cross continuum behavioral health care coordination, inclusive of psychiatric assessments, referrals, interventions, psychosocial resources and discharge planning for behavioral health patients throughout Main Line Health�s four acute care hospitals and emergency departments. This individual works with physicians and hospital staff, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care across the behavioral health care continuum, to identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services, to improve population health, and to achieve collaborative practices that exemplify Main Line Health System�s commitment to patient centered care and community engagement. Education: Master�s degree in a mental health-related field, such as psychology, counseling or social work, from an accredited program. License (LCSW, LPC, LCP) within 1 year of employment or within 2 years for currently employed staff

Required Licensure:  LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred) LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Psychologist Experience: at least 2 years of recent clinical behavioral health experience in a crisis intervention setting, physicians office, clinic, hospital, emergency services, or other equivalent experience.

Shift: weekend day availability.  The Per diem requirements are 2x12 hour shifts per month and 2 holidays per year- 1 summer (Memorial Day/July 4th/Labor Day) and 1 winter (Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s).