Behavioral Health ED Evaluator

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• Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is seeking a dynamic and hiring skilled and licensed Behavioral Health ED Evaluator to support our behavioral health program at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD.
• If you’re passionate about crisis assessment and patient-centered care, we want to hear from you.
• Reporting to the Director of Social Work Services, the Behavioral Health ED Evaluator plays a vital role in delivering timely, high-quality behavioral health assessments within a fast-paced emergency department setting.
• As an integral member of the care team, this position is responsible for care coordination, and ensuring appropriate patient placement, while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
• This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact, collaborate with multidisciplinary providers, and contribute to positive patient outcomes in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Candidates must possess and maintain an active Maryland license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
• The full-time position is 36 hours per week; PRN (per diem) Behavioral Health ED Evaluator for the following shifts: Day shift (7:00 am to 7:30 pm) Night shift (7:00 pm to 7:30 am) Must be flexible with the schedule.
• Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to the following: Provides clinical evaluations of prospective patients determining patients’ appropriateness for the program and coordinates with attending psychiatrist Transfer/Coordination – Refers patient to outside hospitals/facilities as needed Obtains insurance authorizations Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation Performs all other job-related duties as assigned #ZR Requirements/Qualifications Education, Experience & Skills: Active Maryland license as one of the following is required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) OR Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Minimum of 3 years of adult psych and crisis assessment experience preferred Strong organization, initiative, and time management skills Proficient computer skills required; Cerner MedConnect experience preferred American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

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$40.00 to $45.00 per hour EOE Hospital/Program Description MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton MD is a 182-bed facility providing over 48,000 emergency room visits annually. The Behavioral Health Program includes a 24-bed Adult inpatient unit, a Partial Hospitalization Program and a Behavioral Health section of the Emergency Department. Southern Maryland offers the peace and comfort of a smaller community with the culture of Washington DC a short 20 minutes away. Historic homes and landmarks comprise the city's main tourism landscape and offer a glimpse into Maryland's early life. Nearby attractions include Andrews Air Force Base and Camp Springs and the National Harbor.