Psychiatric Crisis Clinician - PRN

Position Purpose:

The Psychiatric Crisis Clinician plays a critical role in providing direct clinical consultation to patients and families in the Emergency Center and inpatient hospital units. This position is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating psychiatric placements, and managing crisis intervention cases. The clinician will work closely with psychiatrists, hospital staff, and external agencies to ensure seamless patient care, while supporting the mission of Holy Cross Health and CHE Trinity Health.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients in psychiatric crisis and recommend appropriate behavioral health treatment.
• Facilitate psychiatric placements for patients in the Emergency Center and inpatient units, ensuring timely transfer to appropriate facilities.
• Provide psychiatric case management, including securing psychiatric beds and obtaining pre-authorizations from managed care companies.
• Collaborate with on-call psychiatrists, emergency center staff, and outside agencies to coordinate patient care.
• Navigate Maryland’s voluntary and involuntary psychiatric admission process, ensuring compliance with state laws and hospital protocols.
• Interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, nurses, and physicians, to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and demonstrate professionalism in high-stress environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must have highest clinical licensure in Maryland: LCSW-C or LCPC.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare mental health setting, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Experience in case management, including hospital transfers, discharge planning, and pre-authorizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment principles, social health programs, and laws governing mental health eligibility.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress or hostile situations.
• Experience in obtaining managed care pre-authorizations and coordinating psychiatric care.

Position Highlights:

• Impactful Work – Play a key role in crisis intervention and improving access to psychiatric care for patients in need.
• Collaborative Environment – Work with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and external agencies.
• Professional Growth – Gain hands-on experience in psychiatric crisis intervention, case management, and behavioral health consultation.
• Mission-Driven Care – Support the Holy Cross Health mission of providing compassionate and high-quality behavioral health services.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay rate: $30.59 - $45.88

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

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.