Assessment Specialist- Behavioral Health, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate in Georgia is seeking an Assessment Specialist to coordinate pre-admission assessments and provide clinical evaluations for potential patients. You will respond to inquiries about psychiatric services and help identify the appropriate level of care.

This onsite role requires at least 3 years of behavioral health experience, licensure in a mental health field, and CPI/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field with licensure in Georgia is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required; Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in behavioral healthcare performing clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-admission assessment process with the Intake Manager and perform behavioral health assessments.
• Respond to callers with information about psychiatric resources and service options.
• Collaborate with Intake to route patients to appropriate services and providers.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Behavioral health

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

CPI Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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.

**THIS POSITION IS ONSITE**

SCHEDULE:

Must be available for day shifts. We also have evening and overnight shifts available.

Must be able to work at least 3 weekday shifts and 3 weekend shifts. 6 shifts total per month.

Available to work 1 holiday in Spring/Summer and 1 holiday in Fall/Winter

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 Required
• 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 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification Required
• CPI Certified within 90 days of hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate