Health Program Specialist

Baltimore, MD, United States

University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Program Specialist Baltimore , Maryland Apply Now The Maryland Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Health Program Specialist within the University of Maryland’s Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on the UMB campus. The position will support the implementation of a statewide child mental health access program, and will provide care coordination for children and adolescents./Please note: While this position will involve direct contact with families the candidate will not provide treatment./ UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). PRIMARY DUTIES: * Conducts complex care coordination of pediatric patients following discharge from hospital for mental health crises. * Facilitate communication among emergency department professionals, primary care providers, mental health specialists, and pediatric patients and their families. * Maintain and update statewide resource and referral database, including information on treatment modalities, current wait times, accepted health insurance plans, and updated contact information. * Provide direct care coordination mental health services and consultation to children, adolescents, and families post emergency room discharge through a telepsychiatry access program. * Coordinate referrals for patients to outpatient psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, psychiatry, early childhood intervention, and/or substance use treatment and maintains communication with specialists. * Track and document clinical information according to program protocols in collaboration with supervisor, Program Director, and Consultants. * Establish and maintain personal contact with other social service agencies and community resources and maintain/update a database of resources statewide in order to provide referral support. * Assist in the conceptualization, development, and preparation of documents such as standard operating procedures, informed consent forms, case report forms, as well as training materials, website content, and promotional materials. * Coordinate referrals for patients to outpatient psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, psychiatry, early childhood intervention, and/or substance use treatment and maintains communication with specialists. * Evaluate presenting concerns and identify clinically appropriate mental health, substance use, and community resources. * Facilitate sharing of records in compliance with all state and federal guidelines. * Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes. * Coordinate program development and implementation that require significant assessment, evaluation, and intervention utilizing best practice/promising practice models. * Develop and maintain relationships with other health care professionals and families of patients as they partner to create a network of supportive services needed for patients to be successful. * Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations in order to shape the program. * Oversee daily operations; organize program activities; and set priorities. * Collect, maintain, and facilitate program data in compliance and with programmatic reports required by sponsors. * Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem solving assistance, and answer questions. Interpret program goals and policies, and provide administrative support to the program team. * Recommend resources for the improvement of the program. * Perform other duties as assigned. Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health related field. Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare field. Experience in program planning, coordination or training is required. Experience in community programming, coordination, development, oversight, or administration is preferred. Certification/Licensure: Appropriate state licensure may be required as defined based upon the nature of the program. LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C preferred. Other: Related healthcare experience to program may be substituted for education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. / The Hiring Range for this position is in the high $50,000s to the mid $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience. / UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected]. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Psychiatry *Title: *Health Program Specialist Location: null Requisition ID: 2400000N

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