Crisis Therapist
Job Details
- Requisition #:
- 656472
- Location:
- Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814
- Category:
- Social Work/Mental Health
- Schedule:
- Night Shift
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
What Awaits You?
- Career growth and development
- Free on-site parking
- Tuition Assistance
- Diverse and collaborative working environment
- Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Shift: Monday- Thursday 9:00 pm- 7:30 am
General Summary:
Work within the Crisis Intervention Dept. which provides both psychiatric and addiction (i.e., alcohol and drug abuse) assessments in our Emergency Department, as well as liaison services for medical patients. The Crisis Intervention Team acts as consultant to physicians by providing crisis intervention and psychiatric/addiction assessments. The goal is to place patients in the least restrictive treatment setting, to offer stabilization and then a carefully designed appropriate treatment plan and referral.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least five years’ experience preferred in the mental health/addiction field; proficiency at conducting assessments and formulating psychiatric diagnoses; thorough knowledge of DSM-IV-R.
- Knowledge of current state mental hygiene regulations.
- Familiarity with managed care criteria
- MD Social Worker or LPC license
- Current Maryland LCSW-C and LPCP (Licensed Professional Counselors)
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
The University of Vermont Medical Center Glassdoor Reviews and Ratings
