Behavioral Health Assessor Licensed

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Functioning under the leadership of the Manager of Behavioral Health or designee, the Behavioral Health Assessor‑Licensed performs comprehensive, face‑to‑face and tele‑mental health based assessments, psycho‑education and interventions with patients who are receiving services for various psychological, behavioral or substance‑related disturbances. The Behavioral Health Assessor works in conjunction with the physician and other care team members to assess and plan for safe care delivery and transition planning to the appropriate level of care.

• Conduct and interpret comprehensive clinical assessments in‑person or via tele‑mental health for the Emergency Departments and acute care units.
• Complete Suicide Risk Assessment.
• Collaborate with collateral/support contacts.
• Provide a level of care recommendation appropriate for the clinical, medical and biopsychosocial presentation and resource needs of the patient.
• Consult with Physicians, On‑Call Psychiatrists, Nursing staff and other appropriate team members to establish the behavioral health plan of care.
• Review the behavioral health plan of care with the patient/guardian to ensure comprehension of program services available and provide recommendations.
• Reassess patients every shift, or more often as patient status and acuity changes.

• Coordinate with the Assessment and Resource Center to facilitate age‑appropriate referrals to the recommended level of care following evaluation and in conjunction with the provider.
• Identify and document barriers to timely disposition.
• Obtain collateral from patient family/identified supports to plan for continued care.
• Provide education/counseling to patient/family to assist in understanding, accepting and following medical recommendations of his/her conditions.
• Understand eligibility processes and criteria for referrals to identified levels of service and resources.
• Develop a Safety Plan with all patients.
• Allow for any cultural or religious beliefs in providing services and continuity of care.
• Ensure the Assessment and Resource Center has all documentation necessary to facilitate referral to the recommended level of care.

• Document initial psychosocial/functional assessment in the electronic medical record.
• Document suicide risk assessment in the electronic medical record.
• Document ongoing reassessments and safety plan in the electronic medical record.
• Document each patient contact.
• Assist with legal documentation as needed for patient placement (i.e., 1013, 1014, 1015).
• Document all contact with collateral contacts, support systems and resource referrals in a timely and accurate manner.

• Adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintain attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, required in‑services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Complete all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education and population specific education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Masters Social Work or Masters Professional Counseling

• BLS – Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
• LAPC – Lic Associate Pro Counselor or LMSW – Lic Master Social Worker GA or LCSW – Lic Clinical Social Worker GA‑Preferred or LPC – Lic Professional Counselor‑Preferred
• AVADE – Workplace Violence Prevention Training within 30 Days

(None specified)

Minimum 3 years experience working with adult/child populations. Candidates with experience working with behavioral health patients (internships and volunteer experiences may apply).…