Maryland Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) has an exciting opportunity to work as a 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.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, 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).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

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 including abiding by 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 the healthcare field. Experience in program planning, coordination, or training is required. Experience in community programming, coordination, development, oversight, or administration preferred.
Certification/Licensure: LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C preferred.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

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.

Hiring Range: $59,000 - $66,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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 a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.