Behavioral Health ED Evaluator
Location: Clinton
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview Come work with a great team! We look for qualified
licensed professionals and place our trust in our employees to do
their best. Signet Health manages and provides the Behavioral
Health Services for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. We
are hiring for a Full-time AND PRN/Per Diem, as needed, Behavioral
Health ED Evaluator for the following shifts: Day shift (7:00 am to
7:30 pm) and Night shift (7:00 pm to 7:30 am) Must be flexible with
schedule. This position will report to the Manager of Intake and
Assessment. Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to
the following: Provides clinical evaluations of prospective
patients determining patients’ appropriateness for the program.
Coordinates the psychiatric assessment process with the attending
psychiatrists. Identifies age-appropriate developmental tasks and
needs as evidenced in the development of care. Maintains contact
with personal care homes, nursing homes, medical-surgical units and
other facilities and agencies to promote the program and to provide
education regarding services available for their clients/residents.
Provides ongoing communications with referral sources concerning
the status of patients referred into the program. Develops
appropriate outreach activities to promote the image and reputation
of the program. Completes the EMTALA log documentation.
Transfer/Coordination – Refers patient to outside
hospitals/facilities as needed. Obtains insurance authorization.
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications Education, Experience & Skills:
Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) or Licensed
Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) One year Adult Psych, and/or
Substance Use experience preferred. Articulate verbal communication
and strong written skills. Proficient computer skills required;
Cerner MedConnect experience preferred. American Heart Association
BLS certification required. Salary Range: $38.00 to $43.00 per hour
EOE Hospital/Program Description MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital
Center, Clinton MD is a 182-bed facility providing over 48,000
emergency room visits annually. The Behavioral Health Program
includes a 24-bed Adult inpatient unit, a Partial Hospitalization
Program and a Behavioral Health section of the Emergency
Department. Southern Maryland offers the peace and comfort of a
smaller community with the culture of Washington DC a short 20
minutes away. Historic homes and landmarks comprise the city's main
tourism landscape and offer a glimpse into Maryland's early life.
Nearby attractions include Andrews Air Force Base and Camp Springs
and the National Harbor.
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