Urgent Care Clinician, Psychiatric Urgent Care

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

11d

About The Position

The Psychiatric Urgent Care provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and disposition planning for individuals with urgent psychiatric and substance use concerns. The Urgent Care Clinician conducts psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations, diagnostic summaries, risk assessments, and level-of-care determinations for people experiencing behavioral health crises. The role uses clinical judgment to evaluate psychiatric and substance use concerns, reviews relevant records and clinical information, coordinates with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, and recommends appropriate treatment and disposition. The position involves facilitating referrals and transitions of care in a fast-paced, patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare setting. Travel between locations may be required based on operational needs.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Saturday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Towson PUC; Sunday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Baltimore Washington PUC.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• Active Maryland licensure as an LGPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, or LCPC.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency services, crisis intervention, a psychiatric hospital, urgent care, or behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Determine appropriate levels of care and recommend treatment and dispositions, 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 promote continuity of services and positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
• Access to free subject matter experts and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) 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.
• Opportunity to work with trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time