Behavioral Health Specialist

4 days ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States MedStar Health Full time
Job Summary:

Medstar Health is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Specialist to provide therapeutic interventions, assessment, evaluation, and disposition services for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with psychiatric concerns or illness.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and be licensed as a Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Ph.D.

Responsibilities include:

  • Completing documentation relevant to activities and ensuring adherence to documentation standards
  • Coordinating admission to inpatient psychiatric units and ensuring accurate documentation to clinically substantiate the recommended level of care
  • Providing and coordinating referrals to internal or external resources as appropriate
  • Effectively communicating with inpatient units, area hospitals, and outpatient resources to coordinate recommended levels of care
  • Participating in the management of aggressive patients and recognizing early warning signs of escalating behaviors
  • Providing clinical assessment, evaluation, and disposition of persons presenting with behavioral health concerns or illness

As a Behavioral Health Specialist at Medstar Health, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact on their lives.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years' experience in the assessment and disposition of behavioral health disorders.

Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,899.20



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