Behavioral Health Assessor- Inpatient Behavioral Health Days
Atrium Health · Rome, GA · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The Behavioral Health Assessor provides assessments for patients in the Advocate Emergency Department, Nursing Departments, Advocate Behavioral Health, and Polk Medical Center. The Assessor ensures a clean, safe, and quiet environment to support patient comfort and performs duties associated with the assessment process. This role involves collaborating with psychiatrists, ED physicians, hospitalists, and medical service physicians to determine treatment recommendations and patient disposition.
The Behavioral Health Assessor works closely with medical staff and other hospital personnel to support the care of adult, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a Master's level program in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Experience in a related field, with two years of behavioral health counseling preferred.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Applicable state licensure encouraged (LCP, LCSW, or LPC eligible).