Psychiatric Crisis Clinician (LCSW-C) - PRN

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:MUST HAVE A LCSW-C FOR MARYLANDJob Title: Psychiatric Crisis Clinician (LCSW-C)Employment Type: PRNShift: Rotating ShiftLocation: Germantown, MDPosition Highlights:Competitive pay Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, and 403(b) for benefit-eligible positionsQuality of Life: Flexible work schedulesAdvancement: Career growth opportunitiesDescription:The Psychiatric Crisis Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical consultation to patients and families, when appropriate, as part of assessment consultation team, with emphasis on completing psycho-social assessments, and recommending appropriate behavioral health treatment to patients in Emergency Center.Responsibilities: Responsible for providing direct clinical consultation to patients and families, when appropriate, as part of assessment consultation team, with emphasis on completing psycho-social assessments, and recommending appropriate behavioral health treatment to patients in Emergency Center. Initiates and completes psychiatric placement, when needed, in EC and inpatient hospital units. Provides psychiatric case management, including finding psychiatric beds and obtaining authorization from managed care companies. Works in close collaboration with on-call psychiatrists, staff, and outside agencies and entities, as appropriate.RequiredWhat you will needHighest clinical license as Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).Master of Social Work (MSW), or Masters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field.PreferredOne to three (1-3) years of relevant experience in health care mental health setting, preferably in hospital.Case management experience preferred (i.e. arranging for hospital transfers, discharge planning, and getting pre-certifications).About Us:Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades 2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals.Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.