Behavioral Health ED Evaluator

Requisition Number: 2024-5206

Type of Position: Full-Time

Location: Clinton, MD

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Overview

Come work with a great team! We look for qualified licensed professionals and place our trust in our employees to do their best. Signet Health offers a market-competitive benefits package including generous salary and PTO.

We are hiring for a Behavioral Health ED Evaluator for the following shifts:

• Full-time, three (3) 12-hour day shifts for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm.
• PRN, per diem; day shift from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm

This position will report to the Director of Intake and Assessment

You will be responsible for the following:

• Triaging, assessing and managing members referred for Behavioral Health Case management.

• Tracking and management of members identified as needing Intensive Case management Services who may be high risk, high utilizing and at significant clinical risk.

• Perform Telephone Assessments of Mental Health needs.

• Telephonic collaboration with members.

• Telephonic Collaboration and Coordination with providers and State agencies regarding Case management members.

• Collaboration with Community Support Programs.

• Utilization Review for Designated Hospitalized members.

• Phone Coverage for urgent line and member services lines.

• Treatment Record Reviews.

• Provide members with appropriate community resources.

• Perform reports documenting compliance with HEDIS measures.

• Perform chart reviews to evaluate compliance with HEDIS measures.

• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active compact Registered Nurse license for Maryland required OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

• One year Adult Psych, and/or Substance Use experience preferred.

• Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills.

• Proficient computer skills required; Cerner Medconnect experience preferred.

• American Heart Association BLS certification.

EOE

Hospital/Program Description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center provides over 60,000 emergency room visits and 20,000 admissions each year. The Behavioral Health Program includes a 24 bed Adult inpatient unit and Partial Hospitalization Program.