Behavioral Health Assessment Clinician

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UofL Health is seeking an Assessment Clinician I to evaluate individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use treatment, justify admission, and coordinate care with physicians and care units. The role supports community partnerships and pre-certifications, spanning pediatric to geriatric populations.

The position emphasizes quality assessment, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nursing and care teams to determine the most appropriate level of care, while ensuring HIPAA

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Family and Marriage Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• One year of experience in mental health field; crisis intervention or assessment/diagnostic setting preferred.
• Licsensure: Valid Driver’s License (required for Mobile Assessment Clinicians).
• BLS certification by AHA (required); Safe Crisis Management training (required).

Aufgaben

• Evaluates individuals seeking behavioral health/substance use treatment and justification for admission.
• Coordinates level of care expectations with physicians and care teams.
• Conducts insurance pre-certifications and may provide assessments for pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Records and communicates clinical information to physicians and treatment teams.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and company policies.

Kenntnisse

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Active listening

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Telehealth programs

Jobbeschreibung

UofL Health is seeking an Assessment Clinician I to evaluate individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use treatment, justify admission, and coordinate care with physicians and care units. The role supports community partnerships and pre-certifications, spanning pediatric to geriatric populations.

The position emphasizes quality assessment, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nursing and care teams to determine the most appropriate level of care, while ensuring HIPAA