Assessment Specialist- Behavioral Health,Days

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking an Assessment Specialist who will coordinate pre-admission assessments and provide clinical assessments for potential patients. The role involves responding to calls about psychiatric resources and guiding patients to the appropriate level of care.

Working with the Intake team, you will perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate information for patients, ensuring seamless access to services and resources within a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field and holds a professional license as an independent mental health professional within the State of Georgia (Required)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Master's degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the pre-admission assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential patients.
• Respond to inquiries about psychiatric resources and services offered.
• Assist callers in accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider.
• Collaborate with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate resources for patients.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Assessment Specialist, in conjunction with the Intake Manager, coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential patients. The Assessment Specialist responds to all calls for information related to psychiatric resources and inquiries about psychiatric services offered. The Assessment Specialist assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider, to meet the needs of the patient. This position works collaboratively with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric resources and information for patients.

Responsibilities

This position in conjunction with the Intake Manager, coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential patients. The Assessment Specialist responds to all calls for information related to psychiatric resources and inquiries about psychiatric services offered. The Assessment Specialist assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider, to meet the needs of the patient. This position works collaboratively with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric resources and information for patients.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field and holds a professional license as an independent mental health professional within the State of Georgia Required or
• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed to perform clinical assessments to determine level of care needs and to provide a diagnostic impression according to the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Upon Hire Required and
• Must hold and maintain current licensure as a mental health professional, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Marriage Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or RN license in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification Upon Hire Required and
• CPI Certified within 90 days of hire within 90 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Healthcare Corporate