Behavioral Health Navigator I - UPMC McKeesport (Casual)

7 days ago

McKeesport, PennsylvaniaPer Diem / PRNClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator I – Casual, UPMC McKeesport in McKeesport, PA.

Key Responsibilities

Meet standards for documentation and completes all required paperwork, including psychiatric evaluation, commitment paperwork.

Demonstrate ability to utilize DSMV and to develop provisional diagnosis.

Demonstrate knowledge of mental health laws and reviews inpatient commitment for accuracy, competencies and proper time frames.

Knowledge of insurance programs, processes and able to obtain authorizations as needed.

Requirements

professional contacts; includes all areas of verbal/non

verbal communication within the contest of direct/non

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator I – Casual, UPMC McKeesport.

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationCrisis managementTriageTreatment planningMental health lawsDSM-VPatient assessmentDisposition planningInterdisciplinary collaborationResource navigationDocumentationClinical judgmentCommunicationInsurance authorizationMedical necessity assessment

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Position Insights

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Crisis management, Triage, Treatment planning, Mental health laws, DSM-V, Patient assessment, Disposition planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Navigator I assesses patients in the emergency department and develops initial treatment plans to facilitate appropriate disposition. They also manage patient flow, coordinate with psychiatrists, and provide resource-specific information to patients and families.

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