Crisis Psychiatric Assessment Specialist - CADC

Human Resource Development Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRDI is a large behavioral health care agency seeking a Psychiatric Assessment Specialist - CADC to perform crisis evaluations and determine appropriate levels of care. The role includes completing psychiatric assessments, documenting findings, and coordinating with referral sources to ensure timely dispositions.

The position emphasizes on-site assessments, linkage to care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with a focus on Medicaid billable services and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work/Psychology or an appropriate human service field.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that 100% of the calls for the evaluation of an individual are responded to onsite within one hour/60 minutes.

Skills

DSM-IV TR knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Psychology or related field

CADC or IAODAPCA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

HRDI is a large behavioral health care agency seeking a Psychiatric Assessment Specialist - CADC to perform crisis evaluations and determine appropriate levels of care. The role includes completing psychiatric assessments, documenting findings, and coordinating with referral sources to ensure timely dispositions.

The position emphasizes on-site assessments, linkage to care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with a focus on Medicaid billable services and thorough documentation.