Therapist, Psychiatric Urgent Care

The Psychiatric Urgent Care provides comprehensive behavioral health
assessments, crisis intervention, and disposition planning for individuals
presenting with urgent psychiatric and substance use concerns. 

Travel between locations may be required based on operational needs. 

Schedule

* Monday-Friday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
* Saturday: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Towson PUC 
* Sunday: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Baltimore Washington PUC 

What to expect

The Therapist in Psychiatric Urgent Care conducts comprehensive psychiatric
assessments, including mental status examinations, diagnostic summaries, risk
assessments, and level-of-care determinations for individuals experiencing
behavioral health crises. This position requires strong clinical judgment to
evaluate psychiatric and substance use concerns, coordinate with psychiatrists
and other healthcare professionals, and facilitate appropriate treatment
recommendations. 

The Therapist reviews collateral information, medical records, prescription
monitoring data, laboratory results, and other relevant clinical information to
support diagnostic decision-making and disposition planning. The role is ideal
for clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about
providing patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. 

Specific Responsibilities

* Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations,
and risk assessments.
* Determine appropriate levels of care and make treatment and disposition
recommendations including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based
services.
* Review medical records, collateral information, laboratory results, and
prescription monitoring data to support clinical decision-making.
* Facilitate referrals and transitions of care to ensure continuity of services
and positive patient outcomes. 
* Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and
treatment. 

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a
bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

* An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a
physician-led organization.
* A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition
reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure
and association dues.
* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits. 
* 403b retirement match.
* Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling. 
* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP) 
* Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
* Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
* An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and
fellows.

What we need from you

* Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
* Holds an active Maryland licensure as LCSW-C and LCPC.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary
* Experience in emergency services, crisis intervention, psychiatric hospital,
urgent care, or behavioral health settings preferred. 

The base pay range for this position is $75,000 minimum to $85,000 maximum. Pay
for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not
limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.  

Why Sheppard Pratt?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of
healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to
individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that
changes lives!

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