Behavioral Health ED Evaluator

Join a dynamic team making a difference in behavioral health care. Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is seeking a dynamic and skilled 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. 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. 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. Salary Range $40.00 to $45.00 per hour EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Signet Health