The University of Kansas Health System · 11 hours ago
Behavioral Health Assessor I
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor I to provide a full range of services for patients and their families. This role involves clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis management, collaborating with nursing staff and the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
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
Company
The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System is an academic medical center for complex care and diagnosis.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Tammy Peterman
President, Kansas City Division, Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
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