Behavioral Health Assessor Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Overland Park)

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Assessor has the responsibility to provide a full range of services for patients and their families, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management as well has insurance authorization. The role of this position incudes collaboration with nursing staff as well as the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care through a clinical assessment.

Job Responsibility

Assesses patient for risk factors that would lead to hospitalization
Diagnoses patient by collecting and evaluating information about the patient’s situation
Consults with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family during the assessment
Reviews clinical information with the medical team to determine if admission is necessary at the time of assessment
Develops patient’s treatment plan by establishing treatment goals and objectives with the patent/family and consults with the multidisciplinary team
Reviews disposition with patient, family and provide support when needed
Communicates safety plan and provides resources to patients and families who do not meet medical criteria for hospitalization
Assures quality service for clients by enforcing rules, regulations, and legal requirements with clients, documenting events of the therapeutic process in a confidential manner
Maintains agency credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies
Promotes the agency by ensuring an understanding of program services available for clients
publicizes activities and accomplishments
Provides a clinical experience for interns by negotiating learning objectives
supervises practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application
evaluates skills and personal and professional growth, ensuring identification with the profession
Continues education, participates in workshops and reviews professional publications and establishing personal networks
Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice
Follows policies, procedures and standards
adheres to a professional code of ethics
Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree
Master's Degree from accredited University in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy
1 or more years of related experience
Master’s level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (KS), Licensed Master Social Worker (KS), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KS)
Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs
Ability to engage clients and families

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