Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center is looking for a qualified behavioral health intake assessor to join our geriatric psych unit. The successful candidate will possess excellent assessment and communication skills, and will be responsible for coordinating care for behavioral health patients in the emergency department.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in a related field and current licensure in Georgia. We offer a range of benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• Current licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Georgia essential.
• Strong knowledge of adult mental health and substance abuse issues needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of behavioral health patients.
• Coordinate with physicians and psychiatrists for patient care.
• Develop basic treatment plans for psychiatric and substance abuse issues.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Psychological evaluation techniques

Counseling techniques

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Current licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Georgia

Job description

Overview

The behavioral health intake assessor is a licensed professional counselor or social worker with extensive knowledge and experience in the behavioral health setting, preferably in a crisis center or in an emergency department. This position will be for our geriatric psych unit.

Shift and Hours

Shift: Days
Hours: 8am to 4:30pm

Employment Type

Flexible

Location

Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

The behavioral health assessor must possess excellent assessment skills, communication skills, and knowledge of community resources as well as a working knowledge of legal holds. The assessor must feel comfortable with making recommendations for placement and/or discharge to the community. He or she will work closely with the ED physicians and on call psychiatrists, coordinate and prioritize disposition of behavioral health patients in the emergency department, and ensure the seamless transfer of the patient to the appropriate level of care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• License: Current licensure as a LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the State of Georgia.
• Skills: Considerable knowledge of adult mental health and substance abuse issues and psychological evaluation techniques. Knowledge of group, individual, and family counseling techniques. Ability to communicate and counsel effectively with patients, staff, and other professionals. Ability to develop basic treatment plans for patients with psychiatric and/or substance abuse issues.
• Training: Assaultive Behavior Management training within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.

Employment Status

Full Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf