Mental Health Needs Assessment Counselor

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a compassionate mental health clinician to perform initial needs assessments, coordinate services, and facilitate referrals for individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. You will collaborate with the care team, ensure proper disposition, and support involuntary commitment processes where needed.

The role requires 3-5 years of crisis intervention experience and a bachelor's in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health, counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in assessment, crisis intervention, working with individuals with mental health problems, addiction or developmental disabilities.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes AHN’s Core Behaviors to collaborate for appropriate assessment, plan, and disposition (40%).
• Engages as part of the unit team to provide coverage per Hospital responsibility (10%).
• Provides backup coverages to units including responding to organizational codes (10%).
• Effectively communicates all aspects of patient needs utilizing team collaboration, identifying appropriate referral, and disposition (40%).

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Social Work, psychology or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a compassionate mental health clinician to perform initial needs assessments, coordinate services, and facilitate referrals for individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. You will collaborate with the care team, ensure proper disposition, and support involuntary commitment processes where needed.

The role requires 3-5 years of crisis intervention experience and a bachelor's in a related field.