Assessment Specialist-Behavioral Health, Variable Job at Piedmont Healthcare Inc., Macon, GA

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  • Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
  • Macon, GA

Job Description

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change   

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future. 

 

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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.

 

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
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 or; an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Master's preferred, with experience as outlined below.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Three (3) years of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
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 required. 
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 (for RN prefer at least 3 years in an applicable mental health environment) in the State of Georgia.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification. 
CPI Certified within 90 days of hire required.

Business Unit : Name: Piedmont Healthcare

Job Tags

Full time,

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