Assessment Specialist- Behavioral Health, PRN

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Experience the Advantages of Real Career Change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.

You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

This position in conjunction with the Intake Manager, coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential patients. The Assessment Specialist responds to all calls for information related to psychiatric resources and inquiries about psychiatric services offered.

The Assessment Specialist assists callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service and service provider, to meet the needs of the patient. This position works collaboratively with the Intake team to perform behavioral health assessments and coordinate psychiatric resources and information for patients.

This Position Is Onsite

Schedule

Must be available for day shifts. We also have evening and overnight shifts available.

Must be able to work at least 3 weekday shifts and 3 weekend shifts. 6 shifts total per month.

Available to work 1 holiday in Spring/Summer and 1 holiday in Fall/Winter

Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field and holds a professional license as an independent mental health professional within the State of Georgia Required or
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing Required
  • Master’s degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

3 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed to perform clinical assessments to determine level of care needs and to provide a diagnostic impression according to the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Required

Must hold and maintain current licensure as a mental health professional, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Marriage Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or RN license in the State of Georgia Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

  • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification Required
  • CPI Certified within 90 days of hire Required
  • Business Unit: Company Name
  • Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient intakeDiagnostic assessmentCrisis interventionMental health counselingTreatment planningCPI certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assessment Specialist- Behavioral Health, PRN at Piedmont Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends