Addiction Mental Health Assessor conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients in Alcohol and Drug (AoD) addiction programs to determine mental health needs and establish care requirements. Provides initial treatment and refers clients to appropriate agencies/providers as needed. Being an Addiction Mental Health Assessor works with patients and families to develop appropriate chemical dependency service plans. Complies with standards in the area of evaluation, assessment, treatment, and service delivery to clients. Additionally, Addiction Mental Health Assessor requires certification as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or similar. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Addiction Mental Health Assessor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hiring Mental Health Professionals and Mental Health Specialists in Rapides, Grant, and Avoyelles Parish
Job Summary:
A Mental Health Professional / Mental Health Specialist assists with the management and treatment of community-based outpatient mental health services. The MHP/MHS is primarily responsible, under the supervision of a psychiatrist, LMHP, or psychiatric nurse practitioner for providing behavioral health services to patients.
Required Education:
A bachelor’s or master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, rehabilitation services, special education, early childhood education, secondary education, family and consumer sciences, criminal justice, or human growth and development.
Required license or certification:
Valid Driver's License
Responsibilities:
A MHP/MHS may provide the following services to youth and adults:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Work Location: On the road
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