Behavioral Health Assessor I (Thu-Sat; 7a-7:30p)

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Behavioral Health Assessor has the responsibility to provide a full range of services for patients and their families, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management as well as insurance authorization. The role includes collaboration with nursing staff and the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care through a clinical assessment.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Assesses patient for risk factors that would lead to hospitalization.
• Diagnostics patient by collecting and evaluating information about the patient’s situation.
• Consults with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family during the assessment.
• Reviews clinical information with the medical team to determine if admission is necessary at the time of assessment.
• Develops patient’s treatment plan by establishing treatment goals and objectives with the patient/family and consults with the multidisciplinary team.
• Reviews disposition with patient, family and provide support when needed.
• Communicates safety plan and provides resources to patients and families who do not meet medical criteria for hospitalization.
• Maintains agency credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies.
• Promotes the agency by ensuring an understanding of program services available for clients; publicizes activities and accomplishments.
• Provides a clinical experience for interns by negotiating learning objectives; supervises practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application; evaluates skills and personal and professional growth, ensuring identification with the profession.
• Continues education, participates in workshops and reviews professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.
• Follows policies, procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics.
• Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.

Skills and duties

• Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Ability to engage clients and families.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree from accredited University in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• 1 or more years of related experience

Required Licensure And Certification

• Master’s level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (KS), Licensed Master Social Worker (KS), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KS)

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Ability to engage clients and families.