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General Summary of Position
The Clinical Specialist (Behavioral Health) will provide mental health and clinical services and is skilled in interpersonal dynamics to earn trust within an environment that embraces diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds; conduct evaluations and assessments; provide ongoing counseling, treatment and intervention; provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans; provide de-escalation support and post-event debriefing and function as a clinical expert, educator, consultant, leader and researcher for patients experiencing behavioral health disorders and/or stressors affecting their ability to cope/comply with treatment plans.
You are recognized as a professional role model with specific expertise in behavioral health, as well as process improvement and project management. A working knowledge of cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns, wellness, and recovery; resiliency-oriented strategies and supports; and current theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis is key to ensuring optimal clinical outcomes and operational success. Reporting line is to the Director of Nursing Practice.
The Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse Specialist spends a majority of her/his time as a Consultant in activities including functioning as a change agent, providing leadership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, standards of care, protocols and critical paths; collaborating with nursing administration to identify clinical issues; facilitating professional growth and development of staff; facilitating support groups; and serving as the expert in the nursing care of patients with psychiatric etiology throughout the medical center.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science and master's degree in nursing. Doctorate degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Five or more years' experience of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing. Experience in a nursing advanced practice role is preferred.
CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION/LICENSURE: A license as a registered nurse in the District of Columbia is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for those clinical specialists serving a clinical population/program. National Nursing Certification in Specialty (Clinical, Quality, Risk, Accreditation etc.) as approved by Senior Nursing Leadership preferred or obtained within one year of hire. Advanced Nursing Certification recommended if available.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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