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Needs Assessment Counselor - SVH - Full Time
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Summary

Location

Erie

Type

full-time

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About this role

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Utilizes AHN’s Core Behaviors to collaborate for appropriate assessment, plan, and disposition  ( 40%)
  • Engages as part of the unit team to provide coverage per Hospital responsibility. (10%)
  • Provides backup coverages to units including responding to organizational codes. (10%)
  • Effectively communicates all aspects of patient needs utilizing team collaboration, identifying appropriate referral, and disposition ( 40%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Social Work, psychology or related field
  • 3-5 years’ experience in assessment, crisis intervention, working with individuals with mental health problems, addiction or developmental disabilities
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

  • Master's degree.

Working Schedule

Please note that this role is 40 Hours Per Week Rotational Shift.

You will need to be flexible to work evening, overnight, and weekend coverage.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Mental Health Assessment,Crisis Intervention,Referral Facilitation,Communication,Team Collaboration,Legal Procedures,Community Resources,Involuntary Commitments,Addiction Support,Developmental Disabilities,Patient Needs Assessment,Behavioral Health,Social Work,Counseling,Psychology,Problem Solving

About Highmark Health

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. More than 2,600 physicians and 21,000 employees serve the system's 14 hospitals as well as its ambulatory medical and surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, and hundreds of physician practice locations.

AHN is a proud part of Highmark Health.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The counselor provides initial assessments for individuals with mental health or chemical dependency issues and facilitates appropriate referrals. They also assist in processing involuntary commitments and communicate patient needs effectively.

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As a Needs Assessment Counselor - SVH - Full Time at Highmark Health, you will: the counselor provides initial assessments for individuals with mental health or chemical dependency issues and facilitates appropriate referrals. They also assist in processing involuntary commitments and communicate patient needs effectively..

Why join Highmark Health as a Needs Assessment Counselor - SVH - Full Time?

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The Needs Assessment Counselor - SVH - Full Time position at Highmark Health is based in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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