Behavioral Health ED Evaluator

Overview

Full-Time and PRN position...

Signet Health is currently hiring for qualified and experienced Behavioral Health ED Evaluators -full-time and PRN - for our program at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, MD.

Signet Health provides a full and comprehensive compensation package with a salary range of:

$38.00 to $45.00 per hour

Unencumbered, active licensure in Maryland is required as one of the following:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) OR

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) OR

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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.

This position will report to the Director of Social Services.

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.
• Identifies age-appropriate developmental tasks and needs as evidenced in the development of care.
• Maintains contact with personal care homes, nursing homes, medical-surgical units, and other facilities and agencies to promote the program and to provide education regarding services available for their clients/residents.
• Provides ongoing communications with referral sources.
• Develops appropriate outreach activities to promote program.
• Completes the EMTALA log documentation.
• Transfer/Coordination – Refers patient to outside hospitals/facilities as needed.
• Obtains insurance authorization.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Active Maryland license as one of the following:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) OR
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Minimum of 3 years of Adult Psych, and/or Substance Use experience preferred.
• Must be flexible to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and display excellent oral/written communication skills.
• 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.

Salary Range:

$38.00 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.