Job: Needs & Mobile Assessment Counselor (PRN)

Department: Assessment Services
Schedule: PRN (As Needed)
Shift: Various
Hours: Must be able to take call & work weekends.

Job Details:

- Master's Degree
- 1 year experience is preferred To determine the level of care of walk-in, phone callers, and ED patients and ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs. Additionally, will also be required to assess patients in other facilities as instructed by their manager. The clinician will also be responsible for other duties assigned by their manager, such as taking supervisory on-call duties and public relations duties. The clinician will also provide crisis counseling for children referred from Youth Connections.

Masters degree in psychology or related field required. Basic knowledge of and skills in applying principles of abnormal psychology and mental health problems. Familiarity with psychological, sociological and medical terminologies. Skills in analyzing and evaluating information, problem solving skills, excellent oral communications skills, and legible handwriting. Crisis management skills, some persuasive skills with prospective patients and family members who demonstrate denial or resistance to treatment, within context of appropriate clinical interventions. Must have valid driver's license.