Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator

Overview The behavioral health intake assessor is a licensed professional counselor or social worker with extensive knowledge and experience in the behavioral health setting, preferably in a crisis center or in an emergency department. This position will be for our geriatric psych unit. Shift and Hours Shift: Days Hours: 8am to 4:30pm Employment Type Flexible Location Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities The behavioral health assessor must possess excellent assessment skills, communication skills, and knowledge of community resources as well as a working knowledge of legal holds. The assessor must feel comfortable with making recommendations for placement and/or discharge to the community. He or she will work closely with the ED physicians and on call psychiatrists, coordinate and prioritize disposition of behavioral health patients in the emergency department, and ensure the seamless transfer of the patient to the appropriate level of care. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field. License: Current licensure as a LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the State of Georgia. Skills: Considerable knowledge of adult mental health and substance abuse issues and psychological evaluation techniques. Knowledge of group, individual, and family counseling techniques. Ability to communicate and counsel effectively with patients, staff, and other professionals. Ability to develop basic treatment plans for patients with psychiatric and/or substance abuse issues. Training: Assaultive Behavior Management training within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually. Employment Status Full Time Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Regional Medical Center