Needs Assessment Counselor - Full Time - Jefferson

**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,...