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Mental Health Crisis Clinician

Allina Health
life insurance, tuition reimbursement
Apr 18, 2025

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 17, 2025

Department:

62884320 Allina Health Group Assessment and Referral

Shift:

Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

30

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Assist emergency room team, in a consultant role to provide clinical care, evaluation and disposition recommendation to patients and families presenting to the emergency room in mental health or substance abuse crisis. Provides written recommendation for level of care and coordinates placement, plan and/or referral as needed. Uses organizational admission criteria for decision making and communicates/coordinates disposition recommendation with treatment and community teams.

Key Position Details:

This is an evening position, six 10-hour shifts per pay period.

Shift information:

  • 1pm - 11pm
  • Every other weekend requirement

This role is eligible for a $3,750.00 retention bonus + 30-hours of frontloaded PTO.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

  • Assess clinical condition and recommend appropriate level of clinical care.
  • Collaborates with community care team and caregivers to provide patient-centered recommendation.
  • Provides ongoing reassessment and crisis intervention while patient remains in the emergency room.
  • Coordinates with placement team and/or community partners to support disposition recommendation.
  • Referrals of patients to outpatient services either within or outside the system.
  • Remains up to date with current resources and patient access referrals within the system and in the community.
  • Conduct face-to-face, in person or virtual (telehealth) consultation with patients in crisis/psychiatric emergencies.
  • Provide strong documentation of collateral contacts, guardians/power of attorneys and other caregivers relevant to the patient presentation.
  • Note disposition of case providing clear rationale for recommendations.
  • Follow necessary guidelines for documentation of discharge plans

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health profession required
  • 2+ years experience in a behavioral health setting required
  • Direct clinical experience in a hospital, mental health, or clinic setting preferred
  • 1 year crisis management skills in hospital, clinic, or managed care setting preferred
  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire and working to complete LICSW within the hourly requirement.
  • Licensed Professional Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire and working toward LPCC licensure.
  • Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist required upon hire and working toward LMFT licensure.
  • Independent license preferred

    Physical Demands
    Medium Work*:
    Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

    Pay Range

    Pay Range: $30.39 to $41.65 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

    Benefit Summary

    Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

    Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

    In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

    Benefits include:

    • Medical/Dental

    • PTO/Time Away

    • Retirement Savings Plans

    • Life Insurance

    • Short-term/Long-term Disability

    • Paid Caregiver Leave

    • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

    • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

    • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

    • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

    *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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