Full Time Mental Health Clinician Urgent Care Walk-In

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

12d • $72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Licensed Clinician works in tandem with the primary care team to provide brief intervention and consultation to patients in an outpatient urgent care walk-in setting. The role includes crisis intervention; monitoring mental health referrals for patients with higher behavioral health needs; coordinating care for complex patients with mental and physical health conditions; consulting with and supporting care team members on effective interventions for patients with chronic illnesses and mental health diagnoses; assisting with staff training as needed; supporting chronic-care self-management; completing timely documentation; and ensuring appropriate data collection.

The clinician provides comprehensive mental health services across the age spectrum, develops and implements integrated treatment plans, maintains patient privacy, and follows practice standards, protocols, and regulations. Responsibilities also include comprehensive assessment, consultation and referral, patient and family education, diagnosis and short-term treatment of acute mental and emotional disorders, coordination with other professionals and community resources, discharge planning, and evaluating patient progress and safety risks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Five years of related clinical counseling experience.
• Current Maryland license as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical (LCSW-C), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and/or the mental health provider of record to provide comprehensive mental health services to patients across the age spectrum.
• Develop and implement integrated, comprehensive treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Address patient needs in an expedient, customer-oriented manner and involve family in the plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Document care provided, meet chart-review standards, and satisfy minimum documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Follow practice standards, protocols, and regulations established by COMAR and the Joint Commission.
• Seek consultations as appropriate and serve as a consultant when requested.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and refer patients for further care and services within the health system or community.
• Use teaching and learning theory to educate patients and families, identify learning needs, and contribute to educational program development.
• Diagnose and treat acute mental and emotional disorders.
• Provide comprehensive short-term care and coordinate treatment with other professionals, including psychiatrists and social workers.
• Refer patients to appropriate community resources, including support groups and recovery groups.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans incorporating external supports and services when indicated.
• Assess patients for suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
• Interview patients and family members to determine the nature and degree of problems and arrange medical or psychiatric examinations as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and patient progress toward defined objectives.
• Evaluate case situations and present relevant information about patients, families, and social backgrounds to other members of the health care team.
• Monitor mental health referrals for patients with higher behavioral health needs and coordinate care for complex mental and physical health conditions.
• Advise care team members on effective interventions for patients with chronic illnesses and mental health diagnoses, assist with staff training as needed, and support chronic-care self-management.
• Ensure data is collected as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability coverage, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level