Summary

***THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE AS EVERY WEEKEND OR AS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND. SCHEDULE IS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM.***

JOB SUMMARY:

As a clinical consultant, responsible for comprehensive Behavioral Health assessment, evaluation, and recommendations for care for patients in the Emergency Departments and elsewhere as needed, and coordinating health services between the hospital, community and home setting.

Provides Behavioral Health assessment and crisis intervention to psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department, and elsewhere as needed. Collaborates with the ED attending provider and psychiatrist to develop recommendations for the next level of care for psychiatric patients seen in consultation. Recommends and documents psychiatric plan for disposition for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department. Provides regular updates to ED team who implement the plan of care while in the ED. Provides direction to the Crisis Intervention Associate. Communicates with patients, families, colleagues and management regarding applicable plan of care issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an accredited institution. Current/valid license in the State of MD; minimum of LMSW/LGPC; preferred LCPC/LCSW-C. Minimum of 1 year of experience; 3+ years of experience preferred.

 

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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.