Behavioral Health Specialist PRN

General Summary of Position
Job Summary:
TheBehavioral Health Specwillprovideassessment, 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 asappropriate.Provides clinical assessment, evaluation, and disposition of persons presenting with behavioral health concerns or illness. Effectively assess,engage,anddispositionpatients with a wide variety of diagnoses and needs.Provideseducation to patients and families about inpatient and outpatient processes and resources. Collects information from family/other involved parties/referral sourcesregardingcurrent presentation and past clinical history to integrate intoan appropriate recommendationfor necessary level of care.

Master's degree in psychology, SocialWork,or related field.
1-2years' experiencein the assessment and disposition of behavioral health disorderspreferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $60,632.00 - $101,899.20