Behavioral Health Assessor Licensed

locations1800 Parkway Center

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-51264

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary :

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.

Specific responsibilities of the behavioral health assessor include the following :

Providing individual assessment of patients in the emergency department and / or acute care floor to assist in determining the most appropriate next level of care

Collaborating with physicians, social workers, and other specialty providers to ensure optimal, individualized, and integrated treatment for behavioral health patients

Working with patient's family members and identified supports to determine a safe discharge plan

Assessing, referring, and coordinating care for patients with unique and complex psychiatric conditions, including assisting with legal holds and referrals to the identified level of care

Participating in service line functions and initiatives, as directed by Behavioral Health leadership

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Patient Assessment

• 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.

Discharge Planning / Patient Placements

Documentation

Professional Development and Initiative

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 3 years experience working with adult / child populations Required and

candidates have experience working with behavioral health patients. (internships and volunteer experiences may apply)

Preferred

Required Minimum Skills :

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

capacity to think abstractly and develop innovative services that can better meet organizational and patient needs.

specific interest in behavioral health and willingness to work at various WellStar sites depending upon need.

knowledge of behavioral health best practices.

basic technological capabilities in Word, and Excel, as well as the ability to utilize a Telemedicine cart for remote assessments.

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