Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Possess excellent assessment skills, communication skills, and knowledge of community resources.
• Have a working knowledge of legal holds.
• Feel comfortable making recommendations for placement and/or discharge to the community.
• Work closely with ED physicians and on-call psychiatrists.
• Celebrate and prioritize the disposition of behavioral health patients in the emergency department.
• Ensure the seamless transfer of the patient to the appropriate level of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Social work, Psychology or related field.
• Required Minimum Certification: Current licensure as a LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the State of Georgia.
• Required Minimum Skills: Considerable knowledge of adult mental health and substance abuse issues and psychological evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of group, individual, and family counseling techniques.
• Ability to communicate and counsel effectively with patients, staff, and other professionals.
• Ability to develop basic treatment plans for patients with psychiatric and/or substance abuse issues.
• Complete assaultive behavior management training within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.