Behavioral Health Care Navigator

MedStar Health; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 28,337 - 49,965; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Coordinator in Brentwood, Maryland. This role includes care coordination and case management for the Behavioral Health team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline and an LMSW degree. Responsibilities include managing patient records, coordinating care with community agencies, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The position offers a hiring range of $20.57 - $36.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in social work and LMSW license required.
• 3-4 years of supervised social work experience, including case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and referrals for Behavioral Health Services.
• Maintain accurate patient records for regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and providers for care coordination.
• Monitor patient metrics and identify care gaps.
• Support quality improvement and community outreach initiatives.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Counseling

Clinical information presentation

Quality improvement support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing, or related field

Master’s degree in social work, LMSW

Job description

MedStar Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Coordinator in Brentwood, Maryland. This role includes care coordination and case management for the Behavioral Health team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline and an LMSW degree. Responsibilities include managing patient records, coordinating care with community agencies, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The position offers a hiring range of $20.57 - $36.27 per hour.