Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor I in Liberty, MO to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis management in collaboration with the medical team.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and coordinating with patients and families to ensure appropriate level of care while maintaining confidential documentation and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• 1+ year of related experience.

Responsabilités

• Assesses patients for risk factors that could lead to hospitalization.
• Diagnoses patient by collecting and evaluating information about the patient’s situation.
• Develops patient’s treatment plan with goals in collaboration with the patient/family and care team.
• Reviews disposition with patient and family and provides support as needed.
• Maintains confidential documentation of the therapeutic process and ensures quality service.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Client/family engagement

Formation

High School

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology / Marriage & Family Therapy

Description du poste

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor I in Liberty, MO to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis management in collaboration with the medical team.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and coordinating with patients and families to ensure appropriate level of care while maintaining confidential documentation and compliance with regulations.