LICSW, Psychiatric Triage Clinician-per diem

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.  With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.  

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.

Job Overview 

Clinician provides psychiatric assessment, triage, and case management for Emergency department and medical units. 

Why Join Us?

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology. 

2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). 

3. Two (2) years of experience in crisis intervention, psychiatric assessment, and/or psychiatric evaluation. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Conducts psychiatric assessment for patients as necessary/requested. Triages patients to other clinical services based on assessment. 

2. Utilizes the psychiatric administrator-on-call and the on-call psychiatrist for clinical support and recommendations and involves psychiatrist in psychiatrically and/or medically complicated cases. 

3. Provides support/intervention with family members and collaterals of patients seen in the Emergency Department. 

4. Assists in or conducts bed searches to facilitate patient placement. 

5. Maintains contact with Emergency Department and medical floor staff to ensure timely and responsive assistance in managing flow of behavioral health patients. 

6. Makes clinically sound and appropriate recommendations and disposition plans. 

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.  Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.