ED Behavioral Health Clinician - #196339

The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Performs clinical assessment and provides support for mental health needs, suicidal thoughts, and addiction issues. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.

Minimum Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience in individual and family therapy.


• Five years’ experience working in healthcare setting preferred.


• Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Independent licensure preferred.


• BLS Certification through American Heart Association*


• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification.




• Must obtain within 3 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing.


• Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care.


• NASW code of conduct principles


• Psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles.


• Individual and family supportive advocacy.


• Age-specific competencies.


• Interdisciplinary collaboration.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.


• Demonstrates strong communication and listening skills.


• Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources.


• Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in conjunction with working with providers, legal representation, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance.
• Willingness and ability to provide On-call, after hours and/or weekend coverage on rotational basis.