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Rome, Georgia

PRN Behavioral Health Assessor

HealthcareIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$26.55-$39.85/hr

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Job Description

Department: 36650 Floyd Behavioral Health Services - Behavioral Health Assessors

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Schedule varies

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

The Behavioral Health Assessor provides assessments for patients in the Advocate Emergency Department, Nursing Departments, Advocate Behavioral Health and Polk Medical Center.

The Assessor provides a clean, safe, and quiet environment in support of the patient's comfort and contentment and performs duties associated with the assessment process, while collaborating with the psychiatrists, ED physicians, Hospitalist, and Medical Service physicians to determine treatment recommendations and patient disposition.

The Behavioral Health Assessor works closely with the medical staff, and other hospital staff, who support care of the adult, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

A. Education

1. Graduate from a Master's level program in counseling, psychology, social work or related field

B. Experience

1. Experience in related field, two years of behavioral health counseling, and evidence of continuing professional development preferred

C. Licensure/Certification

1. applicable state state licensure encouraged (LCP, LCSW, or LPC eligible)

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Assessor conducts clinical assessments for patients across various hospital departments to determine appropriate treatment recommendations and disposition. They collaborate closely with psychiatrists, physicians, and medical staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionPsychological AssessmentClinical CollaborationEmergency Department SupportAdult CareChild CareAdolescent CareGeriatric CareTreatment PlanningMental Health Evaluation

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the healthcare market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Georgia26 active2,112 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
healthcare pay trend−21.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
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About Advocate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in Rome

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k
Typical market rent
$1,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rome, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.