Psych Assessor

Upson Regional Medical Center; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, GA, seeks a Psych Assessor to complete psychosocial assessments for ED psychiatric patients and medically unstable inpatients, and to make outcome-based referral recommendations.

The role involves coordinating referrals to inpatient or outpatient treatment, documenting findings, and participating in rotating on-call coverage; patient population ranges from children to geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field or nursing licensure with BLS/CPI.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments on ED psychiatric patients and medically unstable inpatients.
• Provides recommendations for referral to psychiatric inpatient or outpatient services.
• Plans and completes referrals to psychiatric inpatient treatment and follows up with patients and families.
• Documents findings and progress, and participates in a rotating call schedule.
• Serves a patient population from child to geriatrics.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field OR licensed RN with BLS/CPI

Job description

Psych Assessor

Upson Regional Medical Center Thomaston, Georgia, United States

About this position

Psych Assessor

Join a winning team!

Upson Regional Medical Center is a small hospital with a BIG heart! Our employees enjoy an environment where they can take care of patients with a high degree of quality and compassion. Patients get to experience top-notch healthcare with modern technology and a team with a focus of excellence for every patient, every time.

Completes psychosocial assessments on ED psychiatric patients and medically unstable psychiatric inpatients. Makes appropriate outcome recommendations, based on results of the assessment and individual patient needs, regarding the need for referral to psychiatric inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment or other services. Plans, implements and completes referrals to psychiatric inpatient treatment. Provides appropriate follow-up resource information to patients and families/significant others. Documents findings, recommendations, progress and outcomes. Participates in a rotating call schedule. The patient population served is primarily child to geriatrics.

Required:

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field OR Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Licensed Counselor, BLS, CPI OR License-eligible counselor, BLS, CPI OR Currently-licensed RN in the State of Georgia, BLS, CPI

Preferred:

• Previous psychiatric experience Psych and Mental Health Certification, RNC