Crisis Evaluator

Crisis Evaluator - LMSW

Location: Saratoga Hospital - Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Part-time

Shift/Schedule: Day shift/Night shift

Department: Emergency Department

Salary Range: $31.84 - $45.04 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Crisis Evaluator to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our support/administrative team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. As a Crisis Evaluator you will be dedicated to delivering comprehensive, clinically appropriate, culturally competent, and trauma-informed patient behavioral health interventions and mental health evaluations in the hospital Emergency Department. You will assist the patient and clinical team with Behavioral Health subject matter expertise. The Crisis Evaluator's responsibilities include conducting emergency mental health evaluations, consultations, substance use disorder evaluations, psychoeducation, crisis information, family/collateral engagement, and coordinating aftercare for patients discharged from the Emergency Department. The Crisis Evaluator ensures adherence to productivity standards, completes all required documentation within set time frames, and collaborates as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Gather relevant psychosocial and diagnostic information.

• Conduct thorough interviews with patients and collateral resources associated with patients.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Emergency Department and Psychiatric Department teams to determine the appropriate level of care for each patient.

• Demonstrate proficiency in using electronic medical records and online collateral resource applications.

• For patients requiring inpatient psychiatric admission, provide a clinical summary with a clearly identified purpose and need for hospitalization.

• Demonstrate knowledge of all legal statuses for patients and ensure the completion of appropriate legal documentation.

• Ensure patients are familiar with the Patient’s Bill of Rights, legal status, and hospital programs.

• Identify patient needs if being discharged and develop a safe, comprehensive plan for services that promote recovery and prevent readmission.

• Maintain timely and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, discharge planning, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively, respectfully, and efficiently with others, and communicate frequently and efficiently with other clinical and administrative staff to coordinate patient care.

• Initiate and maintain communication regarding patient disposition with families, guardians, outpatient providers, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Assess for child abuse and adult abuse, determining the need for reporting and responding accordingly.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Guardianship laws.

• Exhibit cultural competence by providing culturally appropriate assessments and disposition planning.

• Serve as a patient advocate, acting in patients’ best interest and maintaining confidentiality.

• Adhere to hospital and departmental procedures and state and federal regulations.

• Orient new staff and students to the role of Crisis Evaluator.

• Participate in continuing education and complete all mandatory hospital and department trainings.

• Participate in behavioral health and hospital-based Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement

• Programs.

• Participate in staff meetings regularly.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence

• Perform [clinical or administrative] responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency

• Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction

• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

What You Bring

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (LCSW, LMSW) or Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Licensed Psychologist, or Registered Nurse. Minimum 1-2 years experience performing crisis evaluations.

Lead Crisis Evaluator Requirements: LCSW required with a minimum 3 years experience. BLS certification

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust

• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. (https://www.albanymed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2025-Benefits-Guide\_-Web-compressed-copy.pdf)

• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System

• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs (https://www.discoversaratoga.org/) , known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.