Crisis Psychiatric Assessment Specialist

Friend Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403B plan

FSA and HSA plans

EAP

Lifestyle programs

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Friend Health in Chicago is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Assessment Specialist responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments on clients requiring crisis evaluations. The candidate must have a master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in crisis intervention. Responsibilities include thorough documentation, referral provision, and the execution of psychological assessments. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 403B plan, and generous PTO. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $47,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology or similar field.
• Three years’ experience in psychiatric emergency room or crisis intervention preferred.
• Solid understanding of the DSM IV TR criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments on clients requiring crisis evaluations.
• Provide referrals for clients not needing hospitalization.
• Complete required documentation and evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Friend Health in Chicago is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Assessment Specialist responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments on clients requiring crisis evaluations. The candidate must have a master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in crisis intervention. Responsibilities include thorough documentation, referral provision, and the execution of psychological assessments. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 403B plan, and generous PTO. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $47,000.