Senior Behavioral Health Specialist: Crisis Intervention Lead

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Senior Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct crisis intervention across the Emergency Department at multiple facilities. The role includes advanced assessments, complex case coordination, and quality assurance.

The position leads initiatives to improve service delivery and documentation standards within a large Health system in the Baltimore–Washington region. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions and transfers, ensuring compliant documentation, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology is required.
• 3-4 years of advanced assessment, documentation, and workflow improvement leadership required.
• LCSW-C or LCPC licensed in Maryland upon hire (Required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments to determine disposition and level of care.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and referrals with physicians, nurses, and inpatient units.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation per standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Workflow improvement

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

LCSW-C license (Maryland)

LCPC license (Maryland)

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Senior Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct crisis intervention across the Emergency Department at multiple facilities. The role includes advanced assessments, complex case coordination, and quality assurance.

The position leads initiatives to improve service delivery and documentation standards within a large Health system in the Baltimore–Washington region. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions and transfers, ensuring compliant documentation, and