Crisis Assessment Specialist

The Crisis Assessment Specialist supports the emergency department by conducting face-to-face and telehealth evaluations of patients to determine appropriate disposition and level-of-care recommendations. The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and psychiatrists, to manage assessment records and facilitate safe patient transitions while providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions. This dual-role position ensures patients receive care that meets their individual needs through compassionate, patient-centered support within the inpatient behavioral health unit.