Job Description
CARE MANAGEMENT ASST-PSYCH
Summary The Psychiatric Care Management Assistant (PCMA) is an integral part of the social work team in the inpatient behavioral health units at Northwest. They function as the liaison between the hospital and the Office of the Public Defender (OPD), and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), ensuring that the dockets are updated each week and that family members are prepared to testify at the hearings when necessary. The Psychiatric Care Management Assistant is responsible for facilitating the hearings each week and represents Northwest Hospital during the hearing and while communicating with the OPD, and OAH to keep Northwest compliant with the legal requirements and COMAR regulations for involuntarily admitted patients. The PCMA also gives the opening and/or closing statement in the hearings. Assesses the patient insurance/financial status to facilitate and assist with appropriate discharge planning. Maintains log of post hospital care referrals, provider, contacts, and other related information. Serves as communication liaison between attending psychiatrists, social workers, and external reviewers. Also, serves as the administrative support staff in maintaining departmental statistical data, tracking and maintaining departmental system reports and performing general clerical and receptionist duties. Works in partnership with other staff members and providers and proactively identifies and provides for the customer's needs Experience:
Required:
1-3 years related experience Education:
Associate's Degree Preferred Additional Information Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care. What We Offer:
Impact:
Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. Growth :
Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification. Support:
A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license. Benefits :
Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs. Why LifeBridge Health? With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY
—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
