Assessment & Referral Clinician

Ridgeview Institute Monroe•Monroe, GA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The A&R Clinician is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. The A&R Clinician assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper disposition. The A&R Clinician provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of A&R. The A& R Clinician is often the first contact with the community and therefore excels at providing resources, and support to callers and walk-ins. The A&R Clinician provides general support to the case management program. Must be able to work nights and weekends. LCSW or LPC required.

Requirements

Must be able to work nights and weekends.
LCSW or LPC required.
Preferably two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.
Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia as a mental health professional recommended.
A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam.
A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations field preferred.
Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia as a mental health professional recommended.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information.
Assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper disposition.
Provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of A&R.
Providing resources, and support to callers and walk-ins.
Provides general support to the case management program.