Summary

Position Summary:

Responsible for non-clinical functions associated with evaluation and placement of psychiatric patients in the ED. Searches previous Medical Records and identifies bed resources for inpatient hospitalization. Contacts third party payors and provides demographic and other patient data to procure authorization and approval for treatment.  Assists the Emergency Psych Evaluator (EPE) staff with other related non-clinical tasks in support of psychiatric evaluation and disposition of ED patients.  This Job Description does NOT include any clinical authority.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field

 

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.