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General Summary of Position
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Spec will provide assessment, evaluation, and disposition services for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with psychiatric concerns or illness. Processes admissions to inpatient psychiatric units.
Primary Duties:
Works directly and effectively with the inpatient units at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (MFSMC), MedStar Harbor Hospital (MHH), MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (MUMH), and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (MGSH) to coordinate admissions. Effectively communicates with other area hospitals and outpatient resources to effectively coordinate recommended level of care.
Participates in the management of aggressive patients as needed to ensure the safety of patient, self, and others. Recognizes early warning signs of escalating behaviors and intervenes as appropriate. Provides clinical assessment, evaluation, and disposition of persons presenting with behavioral health concerns or illness. Effectively assess, engage, and disposition patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and needs. Provides education to patients and families about inpatient and outpatient processes and resources. Collects information from family/other involved parties/referral sources regarding current presentation and past clinical history to integrate into an appropriate recommendation for necessary level of care.
Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field.
1-2 years' experience in the assessment and disposition of behavioral health disorders preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
This position has a hiring range of $60,632.00 - $101,899.20
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