Social Worker/Mental Health Professional

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• Serves as part of the core team in assessing emergency psychiatric patients and works closely with providers and intra- and inter-departmental nursing staff to ascertain appropriate course of action. Position requires on-call work when necessary to answer questions and concerns and to cover staffing shortfalls. Assists in evaluating appropriate patients on various medical units when requested. Participate in required on-call and holiday coverage to support the operational and clinical needs of the EPS department.
• Education:
• Position requires graduation from an accredited Master's Degree Program in a mental health discipline (i.e., social work, counseling, psychology). If an R.N., graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing is required.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Position requires LCSW or LCPC in the State of Maryland.
• Experience:
• Position requires a minimum of 6 months postgraduate clinical experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Maintain the monthly EPS staff schedule and facilitate effective shift-to-shift communication, ensuring accurate handoffs regarding clinical and operational matters.
• Provide behavioral health clinical support across inpatient and outpatient settings, including patient evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, therapy, safety planning, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Provide staff training, education, and clinical support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to promote quality care, continuity of services, and appropriate referrals.
• Monitor patient satisfaction and support performance improvement initiatives while effectively managing multiple priorities and exercising sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced behavioral health environment.