Psychiatric Crisis Specialist I

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.As a Psychiatric Crisis Specialist on our Behavioral Health team, you are responsible for the through-put of all patients within the unit. In this role, you will complete a variety of assessments, identify crisis needs, provide necessary interventions and collaborate with other caregivers to provide the best care possible. This position allows you to directly enhance the lives of both patients and their families as you help guide them through some of the most trying and difficult times.A caregiver in this role works nights from 9:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Complete comprehensive mental status, psychosocial, risk and chemical use assessments.Identify patient crisis needs.Participate in on-going assessment and care plan recommendations for patients with extended time awaiting dispositions.Provide crisis intervention services using a therapeutic intervention based on patient centered outcomes and standards of care.Supply information to the medical team for consideration of a differential diagnosis.Recognize significant changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.Navigate insurance verification and pre-certification processes for behavioral health carve-outs.Provide psychoeducation to family and significant others of patients and other co-working caregivers about behavioral health, de-escalation and/or other related topics to assist in the current plan of care.Serve as a patient advocate.Process referred cases to appropriate disposition, including inpatient placement or assistance with community wrap around services for a successful discharge plete all documentation and records related to patient care.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:BA, BS, MA or MS in a healthcare profession OR MEd, RN, MA or MSLicensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC-III) or Registered Nurse (RN)Two years of work experience OR two years of an internship in a clinical settingCompetency of patient populations (child/adolescent, adult, geriatric), diversity, social determinants of health, community resources, Ohio Revised Code, DSM/ICD, mental illness, chemical use/abuse, basic medical clearance, healthcare law and other competencies as assignedPossession of resources for all communities and counties served by Cleveland Clinic facilitiesPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation (LISW-S), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S)Healthcare experienceInternship with one of the community agenciesBehavioral health backgroundOur caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: Requirements:Requires Corrected hearing and vision to normal rangeSome positions may be more sedentary workSome positions may be more light workRequire full range of motion, eye-hand coordinationRequire standing or walking for extensive periods of timeRequire some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluidsPersonal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as requiredPay RangeSalaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Created: 2025-11-01