Senior Behavioral Health Specialist – ED Crisis & Quality

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Senior Behavioral Health Specialist-II to provide direct crisis intervention services to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in the Emergency Department across MedStar facilities. The role includes advanced assessments, complex case coordination, and ensuring quality documentation.

As a senior clinical resource, you will lead improvement initiatives, train staff, and promote consistent assessment and documentation practices while coordinating

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and evaluations to determine disposition and level of care.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and referrals with physicians, nurses, inpatient units, community providers, and insurers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation per regulatory standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource by providing consultation, training, and support to staff.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on workflow efficiency, documentation integrity, compliance, and patient outcomes across sites.

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Senior Behavioral Health Specialist-II to provide direct crisis intervention services to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in the Emergency Department across MedStar facilities. The role includes advanced assessments, complex case coordination, and ensuring quality documentation.

As a senior clinical resource, you will lead improvement initiatives, train staff, and promote consistent assessment and documentation practices while coordinating