Behavioral Health Clinical II Inpatient

University of Maryland Medical System; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinician II to join the acute care team. The clinician will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate discharge and aftercare services.

This role includes facilitating family meetings, group therapy, and brief individual therapy as needed. The position requires Maryland licensure (LCSW-C or LCPC) and a minimum of two years of clinical experience with chronic mental

Qualifications

• Current Maryland license as LCSW-C or LCPC is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience with individuals with chronic mental illness is required.
• Experience in an acute care clinical setting and with case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Facilitate family meetings, group therapy, and brief individual therapy when indicated.
• Educate patients and families on mental illness and mental health topics.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Group psychotherapy

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Critical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Time management

Crisis response

Education

LCSW-C or LCPC (Maryland)

Job description

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8:00-4:30 pm

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinician II is responsible for completing: Psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress towards treatment goals. Responsible for facilitating family meetings, group therapy, and brief individual therapy when indicated. Serves as primary educator on topics of mental illness/mental health to patients and/or his/her family members. Initiates coordination for discharge and aftercare services.

Position Title

Behavioral Health Clinician II - Inpatient (Full-time)

Work Hours

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8:00-4:30 pm

Work Experience

Education & Training

• Currently licensed as an LCSW-C or LCPC in the state of Maryland.

Work Orientation & Experience

• Minimum of two years clinical experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness required.
• Experience working in an acute care clinical setting and with case management preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• a) Completing psychosocial assessments
• b) provision of group and individual psychotherapy
• c) developing and implementing discharge and aftercare plans
• d) coordinating services for patient/family with community providers including knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurances
• e) demonstrate effective critical thinking
• f) professional and effective written and verbal communication
• g) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties
• h) work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment

Demonstrate ability to

• a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers (colleagues, Medical Staff, liaisons, and patient/family)
• b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment
• c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, health care and ethical standards
• d) be available to adapt hours to meet the needs of all customers and department

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $33.36 - 46.70

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide