Admissions Specialist - Unlicensed

Betty Hardwick Center • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

This position will work with the Admissions and Counseling Unit. This position is responsible for assisting individuals with accessing mental health services and determining eligibility for services. This includes completing initial mental health assessment and coordinating with an LPHA for psychiatric diagnostics. Duties include completing assessments to document mental health, social history, determine level of care and engage individuals in the recovery planning process. This position requires attention to detail, ability to incorporate trauma informed principals into the job, and have the ability to multi-task and manage priorities. This person functions as a part of the Assessment and referral team and needs to embrace a teamwork concept. Excellent communication skills are necessary. Other duties for this role may include being able to provide crisis services for consumers in need to determine inpatient or outpatient treatment. May do follow ups with consumers after a crisis has taken place to determine what treatment is best for continuity of care for the person. This position will be trained in PASRR program. They will be knowledgeable with how to assess eligibility for PASRR Service and will learn how to assist with PL1 & PE Evaluations at catchment area Nursing Facilities.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current license as an LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist, or working towards licensure.
• Eligibility to be certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Previous mental health work experience with adult mental health consumers.
• Valid Texas Drivers License and be an insurable driver.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with accessing mental health services and determining eligibility for services.
• Complete initial mental health assessments and coordinate with an LPHA for psychiatric diagnostics.
• Document mental health and social history, determine level of care, and engage individuals in the recovery planning process.
• Provide crisis services for consumers to determine inpatient or outpatient treatment.
• Conduct follow-ups with consumers after a crisis to determine appropriate treatment for continuity of care.
• Participate in training for the PASRR program and assess eligibility for PASRR services.

Benefits

• Full-Time position.
• Benefits are available.
• Eligible for a one year step increase, depending on satisfactory performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree