Assessment Specialist- Behavioral Health,Days,Macon
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Job overview
Piedmont Healthcare is hiring an Assessment Specialist- Behavioral Health,Days,Macon. The Assessment Specialist collaborates with the Intake Manager to coordinate pre‑admission assessments, provides clinical evaluations for prospective patients, responds to calls about psychiatric resources, assists callers in accessing appropriate service levels, and works jointly with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric information.
Key focus areas include Coordinate pre‑admission assessment process with Intake Manager, Provide clinical assessments for potential patients, and Respond to calls for information about psychiatric resources and services.
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Full job 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
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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
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Associate’s Degree in Nursing Required
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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
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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
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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
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BCLS - Basic Life Support American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification Upon Hire Required and
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CPI Certified within 90 days of hire within 90 Days Required
Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Healthcare Corporate
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