Behavioral Health Assessor - Licensed
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Columbia County, NY, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work or a Master’s Degree in professional counseling from a CACREP-accredited program is required.
- At least 3 years of experience working with adult or child populations is required.
- The candidate must hold the required applicable Georgia behavioral-health license, including Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker, or other listed professional counseling or clinical social work credentials.
- Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
- Workplace violence prevention training must be completed within 30 days.
- The candidate must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- The candidate must be able to think abstractly and develop innovative services that meet organizational and patient needs.
- The candidate must have knowledge of behavioral health best practices.
- The candidate must have basic technological capability in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and be able to use a telemedicine cart for remote assessments.
- The candidate must be willing to work at various Wellstar sites depending on need.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and interpret comprehensive clinical assessments in person or via tele-mental health for emergency departments and acute care units.
- Complete suicide risk assessments.
- Collaborate with collateral and support contacts.
- Recommend an appropriate level of care based on the patient’s clinical, medical, biopsychosocial, and resource needs.
- Consult with physicians, on-call psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other appropriate team members to establish the behavioral health plan of care.
- Review the behavioral health plan of care with patients or guardians and provide recommendations.
- Reassess patients every shift or more often as patient status and acuity change.
- Coordinate with the Assessment and Resource Center to facilitate age-appropriate referrals to the recommended level of care.
- Identify and document barriers to timely disposition.
- Obtain collateral information from patients’ families and identified supports to plan continued care.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding medical recommendations and conditions.
- Apply eligibility processes and criteria for referrals to identified service levels and resources.
- Develop a safety plan with every patient.
- Account for cultural and religious beliefs when providing services and continuity of care.
- Ensure the Assessment and Resource Center has the documentation needed to facilitate referrals.
- Document initial psychosocial and functional assessments in the electronic medical record.
- Document suicide risk assessments, ongoing reassessments, safety plans, patient contacts, collateral contacts, support systems, and resource referrals in the electronic medical record.
- Assist with legal documentation needed for patient placement, including forms 1013, 1014, and 1015.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Attend staff meetings, required in-services, process-improvement activities, and other requested meetings.
- Complete initial and ongoing professional competency assessments and required mandatory and population-specific education.
- Participate in service-line functions and initiatives as directed by Behavioral Health leadership.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with behavioral health patients is preferred; internships and volunteer experiences may apply.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia or Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia is preferred.
About the company
Wellstar Health System provides comprehensive medical care across Georgia through hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice and home care services, supported by nearly 30,000 team members. It operates a network that combines primary care and specialty medicine, including multiple trauma centers and a large Emergency Department; patients access care through inpatient facilities, outpatient centers, and home health, supported by an integrated care model. Wellstar differentiates itself with an inclusive culture, high-quality care, and strong workplace recognition, while being one of Georgia's largest integrated health systems with multiple trauma centers and a top emergency department. Its goal is to improve health and well-being for everyone served by compassionate care, pursuing excellence, and transforming how healthcare is delivered.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Stephens County Hospital deal announced September 2, 2026 expands reach to 14 hospitals.
- Columbia County Medical Center started seeing patients August 26, adding 100 beds in Grovetown.
- Curative named Wellstar cornerstone network partner August 21, broadening employer-driven patient volume.
What critics are saying
- Wellstar cut 761 corporate jobs on July 28, 2026, signaling execution strain.
- Stephens County approval can stall until late 2026, delaying synergies and distracting leadership.
- One bad patient-safety event at new hospitals would damage Georgia referrals and regulator trust.
What makes Wellstar unique
- Wellstar runs 12 hospitals after Mountain Lakes closed August 10, 2026.
- Columbia County Medical Center opened August 26, 2026 with six ORs and ICU-convertible rooms.
- Wellstar anchors Georgia access through tele-stroke, specialist networks, and Curative's 400-plus locations.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Development Budget
- Conference Attendance Budget