Behavioral Health Assess Licensed PRN

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Assessor to perform comprehensive assessments in emergency and acute care settings, including tele-mental health.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and care teams to determine the appropriate level of care and develop safe discharge plans. The role requires MSW or CACREP-accredited counseling credentials, strong communication, and experience with behavioral health patients across adult and child populations.

Qualifications

• MSW or CACREP counseling degree required.
• Experience with adult/child behavioral health populations.
• Ability to assess in-person and tele-mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments in ED or acute care, in-person or via tele-mental health.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and team to plan care.
• Develop discharge plans and safety plans with patients and families.
• Document assessments, risk, and care plans in EMR.
• Support service line initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Abstract thinking

Behavioral health expertise

Telemedicine competency

Education

MSW from Accredited School of Social Work

CACREP accredited counseling degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Telemedicine cart

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

Functioning under the leadership of the Manager of Behavioral Health or designee, the Behavioral Health Assessor-Licensed performs comprehensive, face to face and tele-mental health based assessments, psycho-education and interventions with patients who are receiving services for various psychological, behavioral or substance related disturbances. The Behavioral Health Assessor works in conjunction with the physician and other care team members to assess and plan for safe care delivery and transition planning to the appropriate level of care. Specific responsibilities of the behavioral health assessor include the following: Providing individual assessment of patients in the emergency department and/or acute care floor to assist in determining the most appropriate next level of care Collaborating with physicians, social workers, and other specialty providers to ensure optimal, individualized, and integrated treatment for behavioral health patients Working with patient's family members and identified supports to determine a safe discharge plan Assessing, referring, and coordinating care for patients with unique and complex psychiatric conditions, including assisting with legal holds and referrals to the identified level of care Participating in service line functions and initiatives, as directed by Behavioral Health leadership

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Assessment

• Conduct and interpret comprehensive clinical assessments in-person or via tele-mental health for the Emergency Departments and acute care units
• Complete Suicide Risk Assessment.
• Collaborate with collateral/support contacts.
• Provide a level of care recommendation appropriate for the clinical, medical and biopsychosocial presentation and resource needs of the patient.
• Consult with Physicians, On-Call Psychiatrists, Nursing staff and other appropriate team members to establish the behavioral health plan of care.
• Review the behavioral health plan of care with the patient/guardian to ensure comprehension of program services available and provide recommendations.
• Reassess patients every shift, or more often as patient status and acuity changes.

Discharge Planning/Patient Placements

• Coordinate with the Assessment and Resource Center to facilitate age‑appropriate referrals to the recommended level of care following evaluation and in conjunction with the provider.
• Identifies and documents barriers to timely disposition.
• Obtains collateral from patients family/identified supports to plan for continued care.
• Provides education/counseling to patient/family to assist in understanding, accepting and following medical recommendations of his/her conditions.
• Understands eligibility processes and criteria for referrals to identified levels of service and resources.
• Develops a Safety Plan with all patients.
• Allows for any cultural or religious beliefs in providing services and continuity of care.
• Ensures the Assessment and Resource Center has all documentation necessary to facilitate referral to the recommended level of care.

Documentation

• Documents initial psychosocial/functional assessment in the electronic medical record.
• Documents suicide risk assessment in the electronic medical record.
• Documents ongoing reassessments, and safety plan in the electronic medical record.
• Documents each patient contact.
• Assists with legal documentation as needed for patient placement, i.e., 1013, 1014, 1015
• Documents all contact with collateral contacts, support systems and resource referrals in a timely and accurate manner.

Professional Development and Initiative

• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in‑services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education and population specific education.

Required Minimum Education

• MSW from an Accredited School of Social Work
• Required or Master's Degree professional counseling from a CACREP accredited program

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Workplace Violence Prvtn Trng Lic Associate Pro Counselor or Lic Master Social Worker GA

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years experience working with adult/child populations Required and candidates have experience working with behavioral health patients. (internships and volunteer experiences may apply)

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Capacity to think abstractly and develop innovative services that can better meet organizational and patient needs.
• Specific interest in behavioral health and willingness to work at various WellStar sites depending upon need.
• Knowledge of behavioral health best practices.
• Basic technological capabilities in Word, and Excel, as well as the ability to utilize a Telemedicine cart for remote assessments.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high‑quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world‑class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world‑class care. Our system‑wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.