Night Shift Behavioral Health Assessor (Youth)

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor for Youth & Adolescents to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, and collaboration with the medical team for appropriate level of care. This role includes supervision of interns and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, diagnosis, care planning, safety planning, and coordinating with families to ensure quality service and compliance

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• 1+ year of related experience.
• Master’s level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of: LP C (KS), LMSW (KS), LMFT (KS).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for risk factors that may lead to hospitalization.
• Diagnose patients by collecting and evaluating information about the patient’s situation.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family during the assessment.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing goals and objectives with patient/family and consulting with the team.
• Review disposition with patient and family and provide support when needed.
• Communicate safety plans and resources to patients and families who do not meet medical criteria for hospitalization.
• Maintain confidentiality and document the therapeutic process.
• Provide internship supervision and teaching, including caseload management and evaluation of skills.
• Engage in continued education and professional development.

Skills

Client engagement

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field

Tools

General office software

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor for Youth & Adolescents to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, and collaboration with the medical team for appropriate level of care. This role includes supervision of interns and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, diagnosis, care planning, safety planning, and coordinating with families to ensure quality service and compliance