Needs Assessment Counselor - Svh - Full Time

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, US
Mental health and/or chemical dependency assessment
Facilitate referrals to appropriate services
Provide information on mental health treatment
Provides initial needs assessment of individuals with possible mental health and/or chemical dependency problems

Job Summary

  • Provides initial needs assessment of individuals with possible mental health and/or chemical dependency problems.
  • Determines appropriate services and facilitates referrals, providing information and referrals to individuals or agencies.
  • Assists the general public, police agencies and physicians in initiating and processing involuntary commitments.

Matching Summary

Provides initial needs assessment of individuals with possible mental health and/or chemical dependency problems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mental health and/or chemical dependency assessment
  • Facilitate referrals to appropriate services
  • Provide information on mental health treatment
  • Process involuntary commitments
  • Utilize AHN's Core Behaviors

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with unit teams
  • Respond to organizational codes
  • Flexible with rotational shifts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Social Work, psychology or related field
  • 3-5 years' experience in assessment, crisis intervention
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

Work Rights

Not specified

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