Assessment Specialist, Days

About the role

The Assessment Specialist, in conjunction with the Intake Manager, coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential patients. The Assessment Specialist responds to all calls for information related to psychiatric resources and inquiries about psychiatric services offered. This position assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider to meet the needs of the patient, and works collaboratively with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric resources and information for patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential patients (in conjunction with the Intake Manager)
• Responds to all calls for information related to psychiatric resources and inquiries about psychiatric services offered
• Assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider to meet the needs of the patient
• Works collaboratively with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric resources and information for patients

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field and holds a professional license as an independent mental health professional within the State of Georgia (Required)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Master's degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed to perform clinical assessments to determine level of care needs and to provide a diagnostic impression according to the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (Upon Hire, Required)
• Must hold and maintain current licensure as a mental health professional, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Marriage Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or RN license in the State of Georgia (Upon Hire, Required)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support, American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification (Upon Hire, Required)
• CPI Certified within 90 days of hire (Within 90 Days, Required)