Behavioral Health Assessor - Youth & Adolescents (Nights)

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Assessor provides clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, and insurance authorization services for patients and their families. The role collaborates with nursing staff and the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care through clinical assessment. The position focuses on youth and adolescents and is a full-time night-shift role at the Marillac Campus.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Bachelor's degree.
Master's degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Master's-level Kansas licensure from the 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 could lead to hospitalization.
Diagnose patients by collecting and evaluating information about their situations.
Consult with the multidisciplinary team and patients and families during assessments.
Review clinical information with the medical team to determine whether admission is necessary.
Develop treatment plans by establishing goals and objectives with patients and families 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.
Maintain agency credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies.
Promote agency programs by ensuring clients understand available services and publicizing activities and accomplishments.
Provide clinical learning experiences for interns, including negotiating learning objectives, supervising practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application, evaluating growth and skills, and supporting professional identification.
Continue education through workshops, professional publications, and personal networks.
Accept responsibility and accountability for achieving 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.