S 8p-8:30a

UHS•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Each year, more than nearly 10,000 patients choose Peachford Hospital for their behavioral healthcare needs. Peachford has a 40 year legacy of inspiring hope in patients and their families by providing the best care to every patient who walks through our doors. The key to our success has been our unique approach to prevention, education, advocacy and treatment. Everyone at Peachford works together to inform, develop and deliver compassionate care that helps people reclaim their futures and restore their hope. Our work culture is a reflective of how we encourage and energize each other to perform to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work. What Role Will You Play? Lead Assessment Counselor assess the needs of callers and patients in our busy 24/7 Intake Department. You will be working with patients who are presenting with mental health or addictive disease treatment needs and will be responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of care which may include a hospital admission or referral to a community service/resource. Leadership: Demonstrate effective communication, coaching, and development. Act proactively in problem resolution. Perform assigned management duties. What Will You Get To Do: Assessment Counselors are responsible for completing the following duties: Responding to telephone and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health Conducting clinical assessments and determining appropriate treatment options Ensuring patients and families understand the admissions and treatment process Discussing clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps Collaborating with other departments to address the needs of patients Peachford Hospital: Bringing Life Into Balance. Peachford Hospital is the one of the largest private behavioral health and addictive disease treatment facility and has been providing compassionate care to children, adolescents, adults and seniors since 1973. Located in the beautiful Dunwoody neighborhood of Atlanta, Peachford offers inpatient acute care, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

Requirements

At least one year of intake/assessment experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment.
Master’s degree in a counseling or related field.
License-eligible.
2-5 years of Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of callers and patients in our busy 24/7 Intake Department.
Work with patients who are presenting with mental health or addictive disease treatment needs.
Ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care which may include a hospital admission or referral to a community service/resource.
Demonstrate effective communication, coaching, and development.
Act proactively in problem resolution.
Perform assigned management duties.
Respond to telephone and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health.
Conduct clinical assessments and determine appropriate treatment options.
Ensure patients and families understand the admissions and treatment process.
Discuss clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps.
Collaborate with other departments to address the needs of patients.