HRDI-Psychiatric Assessment Specialist, SB
Friend HealthChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted February 6, 2025
45000 - 47000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Friend Family Health Center provides quality, patient-centered healthcare to underserved communities, alleviating disparities and promoting wellness.
Job Description
The Psychiatric Assessment Specialist is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments on clients who require crisis evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care. Completes age-appropriate psychiatric assessments of clients and provides referrals for those clients who are determined not needing hospitalization.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Social Work/Psychology or an appropriate human service field
- Minimum of three years experience in psychiatric emergency room or crisis intervention and multi-disciplinary setting
- Solid understanding of the DSM IV TR criteria for diagnosing Mental Health / Substance Abuse patients
- Solid understanding of the Illinois Mental Health Code
- Knowledge of Community Mental Health, Rule 132 and the Department of Mental Health
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403B plan
- FSA and HSA plans
- EAP
- Lifestyle programs
- Generous PTO
- Paid holidays