Behavorial Health Assessor I

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Assessor provides a full range of services to patients and their families, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, and insurance authorization. The position collaborates with nursing staff and the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care through clinical assessment.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Master’s degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
One or more years of related experience.
Master’s-level licensure with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Computer literacy and strong knowledge of various computer software programs.
Ability to engage clients and families.

Responsibilities

Assess patients for risk factors that may lead to hospitalization.
Diagnose patients by collecting and evaluating information about their situations.
Consult with the multidisciplinary team and the patient or family during assessments.
Review clinical information with the medical team to determine whether admission is necessary at the time of assessment.
Develop treatment plans by establishing goals and objectives with the patient or family and consulting with the multidisciplinary team.
Review disposition with patients and families and provide support when needed.
Communicate safety plans and provide resources to patients and families who do not meet medical criteria for hospitalization.
Ensure quality client services by enforcing rules, regulations, and legal requirements, and confidentially documenting events in the therapeutic process.
Establish working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies.
Promote the agency by explaining available program services and publicizing activities and accomplishments.
Provide clinical learning experiences for interns by setting learning objectives, supervising practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application, evaluating development, and supporting professional identification.
Continue education through workshops, professional publications, and personal networks.
Accept responsibility and accountability for optimal outcomes within the scope of practice.
Follow policies, procedures, standards, and professional ethics.
Assume responsibility for position-related risk and safety issues.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.