Specific responsibilities of the behavioral health assessor include the following: Providing individual assessment of patients in the emergency department and/or acute care floor to assist in determining the most appropriate next level of care Collaborating with physicians, social workers, and other specialty providers to ensure optimal, individualized, and integrated treatment for behavioral health patients Working with patient''s family members and identified supports to determine a safe discharge plan Assessing, referring, and coordinating care for patients with unique and complex psychiatric conditions, including assisting with legal holds and referrals to the identified level of care Participating in service line functions and initiatives, as directed by Behavioral Health leadership Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Assessment - Conduct and interpret comprehensive clinical assessments in-person or via tele-mental health for the Emergency Departments and acute care units - Complete Suicide Risk Assessment. Job Summary: Functioning under the leadership of the Manager of Behavioral Health or designee, the Behavioral Health Assessor-Licensed performs comprehensive, face to face and tele-mental health based assessments, psycho-education and interventions with patients who are receiving services for various psychological, behavioral or substance related disturbances.