Mental Health Crisis Clinician

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

August 22 2025

Department:

Allina Health Group Assessment and Referral

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your well-being and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Flexibility between working 8- or 10-hours shifts

Every other weekend requirement

Must be able to work between two sites: Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Minneapolis) United Hospital (St. Paul) Mercy Hospital (Coon Rapids) or Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus (Fridley)

Job Description:

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.

Principle Responsibilities

• Consultative Care
  • Conduct face-to-face in person or virtual (telehealth) consultation with patients in crisis/psychiatric emergencies.
  • Assess clinical condition.
  • Recommend appropriate level of clinical care.
• Collaborative Coordination
  • 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.
• Resource Optimization
  • 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.
• Care Plan Formation/Organization
  • Enter and track required data.
  • 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling or other mental health profession
• 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct clinical experience in a hospital mental health or clinic setting
• 1 year crisis management skills in hospital clinic or managed care setting

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire or
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Psychologist-MN Board of Psychology required upon hire

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: $36.22 to $49.65 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. Thats 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 organizations 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.