Psych Assessor in Thomaston, Georgia at Upson Regional Medical Center

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Upson Regional Medical Center is a small hospital with a BIG heart! Our employees enjoy an environment where they can take care of patients with a high degree of quality and compassion. Patients get to experience top-notch healthcare with modern technology and a team with a focus of excellence for every patient, every time.

Completes psychosocial assessments on ED psychiatric patients and medically unstable psychiatric inpatients. Makes appropriate outcome recommendations, based on results of the assessment and individual patient needs, regarding the need for referral to psychiatric inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment or other services. Plans, implements and completes referrals to psychiatric inpatient treatment. Provides appropriate follow-up resource information to patients and families/significant others. Documents findings, recommendations, progress and outcomes. Participates in a rotating call schedule. The patient population served is primarily child to geriatrics.

Required:

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field OR Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed Counselor, BLS, CPI OR License-eligible counselor, BLS, CPI OR Currently-licensed RN in the State of Georgia, BLS, CPI

Preferred:

• Previous psychiatric experience
• Psych and Mental Health Certification, RNC