BH Assessor

About us

Family Ties provides intensive, home- and school-based assessment, counseling and community integration services for families and children. Our mission is to assist families in the skill and resource development necessary to safely maintain children in their home. Our philosophy is that each family has the ability to address any situation they may face. We believe that with proper support, education and encouragement, families can establish goals and a value base that will guide them in their development

BH ASSESSOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Behavioral Health Assessor will assess individual/family needs by providing an in-home, initial biopsychosocial assessment and preliminary treatment plan for newly referred child/adolescent consumers and parents/guardians. Assessor must use industry-accepted tools for all assessments, and must have prior experience performing BHA assessments for mental health consumers.

If qualified, Assessor also may receive the opportunity to provide trauma assessments; individual/family assessments for DFCS; and substance abuse assessments.

Assessor will engage clients for assessment, interact with community partners, and communicate his/her findings to our agency and key partners. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a major plus!

BH Assessor Qualifications & Skills

-- Full licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) in the state of Georgia is preferred!

-- Must have completed a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field

-- Two years of community-based or home-based assessment and/or counseling experience

-- Training and/or experience in industry accepted clinical assessment tools

-- Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures

-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-- Flexible work schedule with the ability to work during the day, evenings and/or weekends

-- Valid Georgia driver's license and vehicle; laptop

Agency Description
Family Ties, Inc., provides intensive, home- and school-based assessment, counseling and community integration services for families and children. Our mission is to assist families in the skill and resource development necessary to safely maintain children in their home. Our philosophy is that each family has the ability to address any situation they may face. We believe that with proper support, education and encouragement, families can establish goals and a value base that will guide them in their development.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote