Behavioral Health Associate - Grant Funded, full time, days

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Behavioral Health Associate - Grant Funded, full time, days, 8am-4:30pm

Harford Crisis Center, 802 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, 21014

JOB SUMMARY:  Acts as an extension of the psychiatric providers and team. Works in collaboration with the behavioral health team, medical team, and community stakeholders, is responsible for assisting with tasks that are program specific but center around initiating/coordinating placement in appropriate level of care and/or aftercare planning for patients in order to ensure a smooth transition back into the community once symptoms are stabilized. Familiar with community resources and able to make referrals to community organizations/ programs based on identified treatment needs. Maintains ongoing professional relationships with community organizations for ease of referrals, etc. Assists with obtaining insurance authorizations for treatment as needed, obtaining collateral information related to patient care/assessment, and help with completing psychiatric scales/measurement-based tools.

Qualifications

Education & Training: High School Diploma is required. Associates or Bachelors Degree in Human Services related field preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: Requirements contingent on specific program/ acute care treatment setting. Training to gain specific capabilities to perform essential job functions may be necessary.

Lived experience (mental health and/or substance use treatment) required. Previous experience working with acute mental illness and those impacted by trauma is required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving persons with chronic mental illness is preferred.  Must be familiar with community resources and referral processes.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

•Pay Range: $23/hr
•Other Compensation (if applicable):
•Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide