The Psychiatric Urgent Care provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and disposition planning for individuals presenting with urgent psychiatric and substance use concerns. Travel between locations may be required based on operational needs.

Schedule Monday-Friday:

11:00 AM to 9:00

PM Saturday:

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the

Towson PUC Sunday:

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Baltimore Washington PUC What to expect: The Therapist in Psychiatric Urgent Care conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations, diagnostic summaries, risk assessments, and level-of-care determinations for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This position requires strong clinical judgment to evaluate psychiatric and substance use concerns, coordinate with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, and facilitate appropriate treatment recommendations. The Therapist reviews collateral information, medical records, prescription monitoring data, laboratory results, and other relevant clinical information to support diagnostic decision-making and disposition planning. The role is ideal for clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about providing patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments. Determine appropriate levels of care and make treatment and disposition recommendations 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 ensure continuity of services and positive patient outcomes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and treatment. What you'll get from us: At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives.

We offer:

An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization. A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure and association dues. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits. 403b 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. An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we need from you:

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program. Holds an active Maryland licensure as LCSW-C and LCPC. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Experience in emergency services, crisis intervention, psychiatric hospital, urgent care, or behavioral health settings preferred. The base pay range for this position is $75,000 minimum to $85,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual's facing life's challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives! #LI-EC1 Education Required Masters or better Licenses & Certifications Required Lic Prof Clin Counselor Lic Cert Soc Wkr-Clinical Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.