Intake Assessor - Assessment (Days)

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assess the level of care for walk-in, phone calls, and hospital patients to ensure referrals to the service or resource that best addresses their needs.
• Affirmatively assess patients in other facilities as instructed by their manager.
• Be responsible for other duties assigned by the manager, such as taking supervisory on-call duties and public relations duties.
• Provide crisis counseling as requested for children, adults, and families.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Driver's License
  • Healthcare Provider (CPR)
  • Safe Crisis Intervention for Patient and Professionals

Qualifications

• Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to confidentially maintain all information.
• Ability to deal with the public and individuals within the organization.
• Basic data entry skills preferred; including experience using a computer.
• Basic knowledge of and skills applying principles of abnormal psychology and mental health problems.
• College-level reading and comprehension, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Crisis management skills, some persuasive skills with prospective patients and family members who demonstrate denial or resistance to treatment, within the context of appropriate clinical interventions.
• Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP Verbal De-escalation certification within 90 days of employment.
• Employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.
• Familiarity with psychological, sociological, and medical terminologies.
• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Skills in analyzing and evaluating information, problem-solving skills, excellent oral communication skills, and legible handwriting.
• License eligible by GA Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists.