Behavioral Health Coordinator

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Colmar Manor, Maryland, is seeking a Behavioral Health Coordinator to manage care coordination and case management within the Behavioral Health team. This role involves planning disposition services for patients with psychiatric concerns and ensures continuity of care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in relevant fields, with considerable experience in supervised social work, particularly in case management and program development.

The position offers a compensation range of USD $20.57 - $36.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree and LMSW certification required.
• 3-4 years of supervised social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and referrals for Behavioral Health Services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance standards.
• Serve as a liaison for care coordination among multiple parties.

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Patient advocacy

Communication

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Care coordination and case management for the Behavioral Health team in the Department of Family Medicine. The Behavioral Health Coordinator plans and coordinates disposition services for patients with psychiatric concerns or illness, health psychology, counseling, group, family, and individual therapy needs. Manages the registry of behavioral health patients. Presents clinical information to agencies or outside referrals to coordinate care and disposition, Behavioral as well as to insurance companies for clinical review for authorization.

Primary Duties

• Coordinate admissions, referrals, scheduling, and patient access for Behavioral Health Services, ensuring timely enrollment and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, tracking referrals, authorizations, admissions, discharges, and service utilization while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, community agencies, referral sources, and third‑party payors to facilitate care coordination and access to behavioral health resources.
• Mnitor and report patient metrics, social determinants of health, and program outcomes, identifying care gaps and coordinating appropriate follow‑up services.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary teams, and community outreach efforts while maintaining compliance with Behavioral Health Integration, Community Health Integration, and care coordination program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing or other mental health discipline or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. (Required)
• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW, passed the ASWB Master's Exam. (Required)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker passed the ASWB Advanced Generalist Exam. (Preferred)
• 3-4 years 2 years of supervised social work experience after LMSW, including but not limited to case management, care coordination, program development, program evaluation, policy, administration, advocacy, or some counseling under supervision.

Compensation

This position has a hiring range of USD $20.57 - $36.27 /Hr.