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Highmark Health

Needs Assessment Counselor

LocationJefferson Hills PA, 15025, 565 Coal Valley Road
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–5 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Social Work, psychology or related field
3-5 years' experience in assessment, crisis intervention, working with individuals with mental health problems, addiction or developmental disabilities
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Nice to have1
Master's degree
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Provides initial needs assessment of individuals with possible mental health and/or chemical dependency problems. Determines appropriate services and facilitates referrals. Provides information and referrals to individuals or agencies about mental health problems, treatment, community resources and legal procedures. Assists the general public, police agencies and physicians in initiating and processing involuntary commitments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Utilizes AHN’s Core Behaviors to collaborate for appropriate assessment, plan, and disposition ( 40%)
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Engages as part of the unit team to provide coverage per Hospital responsibility. (10%)
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Provides backup coverages to units including responding to organizational codes. (10%)
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Effectively communicates all aspects of patient needs utilizing team collaboration, identifying appropriate referral, and disposition ( 40%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Social Work, psychology or related field
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3-5 years’ experience in assessment, crisis intervention, working with individuals with mental health problems, addiction or developmental disabilities
Preferred
Nice to have
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Master’s degree.
Additional Employment Requirements:
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Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
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Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
*As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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