Behavioral Health Navigator I - UPMC Western Maryland (Limited Part-Time)

18 days ago

MarylandPart TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator – Limited Part-Time, Varied Shifts in United States.

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

Part-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join UPMC as a Behavioral Health Navigator – Limited Part-Time, Varied Shifts.

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentCrisis interventionTreatment planningTriagePsychiatric evaluationMental health lawsInsurance authorizationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPatient dispositionResource coordinationCommunicationConflict resolutionMedical necessity assessmentDSM-V proficiency

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Maryland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health assessment, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Triage, Psychiatric evaluation, Mental health laws, Insurance authorization, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Navigator I assesses patients in the emergency department and inpatient units to develop initial treatment plans and facilitate disposition. They coordinate with psychiatrists and staff to ensure effective patient flow, bed placement, and communication regarding care.

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