Behavioral Mental Health Specialist-4

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Three years postgraduate clinical experience
Georgia licensed clinical social worker or lpc
Pediatric and adolescent crisis assessment
The role involves conducting comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments as well as suicide assessments for patients presenting to the Emergency Department

Job Summary

  • The role involves conducting comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments as well as suicide assessments for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
  • Candidates must collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe disposition planning and ensure a safe environment for children.
  • The position requires completing 1013 forms to authorize transportation to inpatient acute psychiatric facilities for patients requiring involuntary treatment.

Matching Summary

The role involves conducting comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments as well as suicide assessments for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Three years postgraduate clinical experience
  • Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LPC
  • Pediatric and adolescent crisis assessment
  • 1013 involuntary placement process knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Marcus Crisis Prevention Program certification
  • Experience with BMH facilities and placement
  • Evidence-based intervention delivery
  • Family-based crisis intervention skills
  • Training new hires capability

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
  • Georgia LCSW or LPC license required
  • Three years of postgraduate clinical experience
  • Completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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