Intake Assessor - Assessment (Nights)

Intake Assessor - Assessment (Nights) Villa Rica, GA Behavioral Health 25-782 mail_outline Get future jobs matching this search Login orRegister Job Description To assess the level of care for walk-in, phone calls, and hospital patients to ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address their needs. Additionally, will be required to assess patients in other facilities as instructed by their manager. The clinician will also be responsible for other duties assigned by the manager, such as taking supervisory on-call duties and public relations duties, The clinician will also provide crisis counseling as requested for children, adults, and families. Education Master's Degree from accredited college or university Experience One year of related experience preferred. Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License
• Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Safe Crisis Intervention for Patient 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 ing 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 the 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 terminologies.
• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or social work
• Organization and time management skills
• Skills in analyzing and evaluating information, problem-solving skills, excellent oral communication skills, and legible handwriting
• License eligible by GA Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists