Behavior Specialist - (BH) - PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in Gainesville and Braselton seeks a licensed clinician to provide comprehensive assessments for mental health and chemical dependency patients. You will conduct clinical interviews, document thoroughly, and coordinate with Laurelwood and NGMC teams to ensure appropriate disposition and referrals.

The role includes counseling as indicated, adherence to protocol, and active participation in intake supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field per licensure requirements.
• Georgia licensure required (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments for mental health and chemical dependency patients.
• Conducts mental health and chemical dependency assessments per protocol in ER, NGMC Floor, or Laurelwood lobby.
• Reviews intake assessments daily to ensure triage protocol is followed.
• Interviews patients to gather data and determine disposition.
• Documents assessments and sessions in the medical record and department logs.
• Maintains relationships with coworkers, referents, and Laurelwood/NGHS staff.
• Performs pre-certification with payer sources and routes paperwork accordingly.
• Provides counseling as indicated and supports discharge planning and referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Data gathering

Disposition planning

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Job description

Job Category:Behavioral Health, Counseling, and ClergyWork Shift/Schedule:VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job DescriptionJob SummaryProvides assessments and referrals of mental health and chemical dependency patients presenting at NGMC Gainesville and Braselton and various support functions necessary for the operation of Laurelwood. This position will also provide brief counseling as indicated to patients currently served by NGMC Gainesville and Braselton. Provides service for a full range of patients including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to policy and procedures of Laurelwood and NGHS.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Georgia license in Social Work (LCSW), Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT), or Professional Counseling (LPC) required. Maintains current BCLS certification.Educational Requirements: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field that meets the requirements for licensure in the state of Georgia.Minimum Experience: One (1) to three (3) years interview and assessment experience with patients having psychiatric, emotional, or chemical dependency problems preferred.Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCommunication skillsPositive interpersonal skillsAbility to gather data and come up with clinically sound disposition for patient being assessedAbility to interview, gather data, and facilitate dispositionAbility to function with independence and autonomy, following proper protocol and procedureEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesProvides assessments for mental health and chemical dependency patients. Conducts mental health and chemical dependency assessments in ER, NGMC Floor, or Laurelwood lobby (and other areas as designated) in an exceptionally responsive manner following the established protocol. Reviews all intake assessments on a daily basis to ensure that the triage protocol was followed. Attends intake supervision/staff meetings for the purpose of in-service, communication and problem solving. Clinical interviews are indicated by accurate and thorough assessments. Responds appropriately to all intake calls and request of Laurelwood staff with assistance of intake backup calls. Conducts pre-certification as needed with all payer sources. Routes all paperwork regarding pre-certification to the appropriate parties. Pre-certification includes voluntary and involuntary admission. Can operate independently, following proper protocol and procedures. All information regarding intake calls, assessments and other documentation is logged and paperwork completed and filed in the appropriate location. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, referents, the North Georgia Medical Center and Laurelwood clinical and medical staff. Referral communications worksheet is completed on all admissions, voluntary or involuntary and routed to the appropriate area. Contacts all referents to inform of disposition, even if assessment is not an admission.Participates in performance improvement activities.Maintains appropriate records of patient intake. Reviews all intake records daily to ensure proper information has been recorded. Responsible for checking email on a daily basis to keep current with all job related communications. Monitors monthly intake assessments obtained by the intake staff to ensure that the standards of care for each patient are met.Provides counseling for patients as indicated by established protocol. Provides counseling for patients while the patient is having services provided by NGMC or affiliates. Will document assessment thoroughly in medical record. Will document the occurrence of each session in established department log.Maintains license and, if not fully licensed, will actively pursue full licensure.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeVision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.