Villa Rica, GA Behavioral Health 26-1333 Job Description To assess the level of care of hospital patients and ensure their referral to the Mental health service or resource to best address those needs. Additionally, will also be required to assess patients in other facilities as instructed by their Manager. The clinician will also be responsible for other duties assigned by their manager, such as taking supervisory on-call duties and public relations duties, The clinician will also provide crisis counseling as requested for children, adult and families. Education Master's Degree Experience No prior work experience required Licenses & Certifications Driver's License Healthcare Provider (CPR) Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients 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 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 terminology?s. Organization and time management skills Skills in analyzing and evaluating information, problem solving skills, excellent oral communication skills, and legible handwriting.