Assessment Specialist, Days at Piedmont HealthCare PA

Snellville, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Behavioral Health Assessment, Psychiatric Resource Coordination, Patient Intake, Diagnostic Impression, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Mental Health Counseling

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Overview 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. The Assessment Specialist assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider, to meet the needs of the patient. This position works collaboratively with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric resources and information for patients. Responsibilities This position 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. The Assessment Specialist assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider, to meet the needs of the patient. This position 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 or 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 and 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 and BCLS - Basic Life Support American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification Upon Hire Required and CPI Certified within 90 days of hire within 90 Days Required Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

Responsibilities

Coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential psychiatric patients. Collaborates with the intake team to guide callers toward the most appropriate level of behavioral health services.