Sheppard Pratt·Baltimore County, Maryland
The clinician provides emergency psychiatric assessments and crisis interventions for adults and children in the Emergency Department. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and ensure safe patient stabilization.
This position is being recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/solutions/] on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). [https://www.gbmc.org/] As the largest nonprofit provider of behavioral healthcare in the nation, Sheppard Pratt teams with healthcare systems across the country so they can provide the highest quality acute psychiatric services in their community. This per diem opportunity can include weekdays and weekends.
What to expect.
The Crisis Assessment Clinician provides emergency psychiatric services to adults and children presenting to the GBMC Emergency Department. This role delivers comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and collaborative care planning for patients with behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use disorders. The clinician works both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, and other behavioral health staff—to ensure safe, patient-centered care, while maintaining compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or related field; corresponding licensure (LCSW-C or LCPC only).
At least 1 year of emergency department or urgent care experience with acute mental illness.
At least 2 years of recent clinical behavioral health experience in crisis intervention, physician’s office, clinic, hospital, emergency services, or equivalent settings.
Experience using evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse.
Licensure eligible preferred; graduation and training from an accredited graduate program required.
The pay range for this position is $40/hourly minimum to $47/hourly maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.
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Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health with LCSW-C or LCPC licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of emergency department experience and two years of clinical behavioral health experience.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.