Assessment Specialist- Part-Time

Assessment Specialist - Part-Time-7a-7p Saturday and/or Sunday Position Summary

The Assessment Specialist is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and assisting the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral. The specialist assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment. They screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions, perform a comprehensive assessment and provide quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders;

coordinate with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community providers. They interpret treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment. They complete the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary. They report to assessment manager/supervisor.

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

• FLSA Status:
  None Exempt
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.

License: Current clinical, social work, or license as required by state regulations.

Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email emma.

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We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.