Crisis Counselor

Job description:Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician - Emergency DepartmentLocation: Spokane County, WAContract Length: 6 months+Schedule: Full-time | 36-40 hours/week | Day/Evening coverageOverviewMedasource is partnering with a large regional healthcare organization seeking experienced Behavioral Health Crisis Clinicians to support Emergency Department behavioral health operations within a fast-paced acute care environment.This role works closely with ED providers, nursing staff, and care teams to support patients presenting with psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral health concerns requiring immediate assessment and intervention.ResponsibilitiesConduct behavioral health and psychiatric crisis assessments for patients presenting in the Emergency DepartmentCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to support patient disposition planning and ongoing care coordinationAssist with identifying appropriate levels of behavioral health care and community/inpatient resourcesSupport patient safety planning and crisis intervention effortsMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationParticipate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding patient care and treatment recommendationsPreferred ExperienceExperience in emergency behavioral health, crisis response, inpatient psych, acute care, or community mental health settingsStrong assessment, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skillsAbility to work effectively in high-acuity and fast-paced patient care environmentsExperience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teamsAdditional DetailsDedicated Emergency Department assignmentFull-time contract opportunity with potential extensionNo travel requiredEquipment and on-site resources providedIdeal Backgrounds May IncludeEmergency Department Behavioral HealthCrisis StabilizationPsychiatric Emergency ServicesAcute Behavioral HealthLicensed Clinical Social WorkMental Health CounselingCrisis Intervention ServicesRequirementsWA licensed (LMHC, LICSW preferred, LMHT viable)

Created: 2026-05-15