Mental Health Evaluator

What We Do

Acting as a liaison between doctors, nurses, patients, and discharge planners in regards to admitting and discharging mental health patients are the main duties of a Mental Health Coordinator. These nurses are trained to assess patients who come into a healthcare facility and make sure that their illness fits the admission criteria necessary for admittance.

Work Environment

Mental Health Coordinators work within hospitals and other health care centers.

How to Become

Students must by licensed as a nurse to obtain this position which means obtaining certification through a specialized program, an associate's degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Job Outlook

There is an estimated job growth in this field of 22% by 2018.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Mental Health Evaluator was $ 56,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide are 3% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Licensure is necessary to obtain this position within a hospital or other mental healthcare facility.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Mental Health Evaluator.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Mental Health Evaluator from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Mental Health Evaluator:
Below are the salaries for Mental Health Evaluator, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 56,000.00	$ 1.00	$ 41,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 57,000.00
Alaska - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 42,000.00
Arizona - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 47,000.00
Arkansas - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 56,000.00
California - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 61,000.00
Colorado - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Connecticut - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 65,000.00
DC - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 71,000.00
Delaware - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Florida - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 53,000.00
Georgia - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 65,000.00
Hawaii - $ 35,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 35,000.00
Idaho - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 38,000.00
Illinois - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 64,000.00
Indiana - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 55,000.00
Iowa - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 55,000.00
Kansas - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 52,000.00
Kentucky - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 48,000.00
Louisiana - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 49,000.00
Maine - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Maryland - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 58,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 68,000.00
Michigan - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 57,000.00
Minnesota - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 49,000.00
Mississippi - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 59,000.00
Missouri - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 55,000.00
Montana - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Nebraska - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 41,000.00
Nevada - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 44,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 56,000.00
New Jersey - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 61,000.00
New Mexico - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
New York - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 69,000.00
North Carolina - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 54,000.00
North Dakota - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Ohio - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 54,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 52,000.00
Oregon - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 54,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 54,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 52,000.00
South Carolina - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 55,000.00
South Dakota - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 43,000.00
Tennessee - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 52,000.00
Texas - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 55,000.00
Utah - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 44,000.00
Vermont - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Virginia - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 57,000.00
Washington - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 57,000.00
West Virginia - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 53,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 50,000.00
Wyoming - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Mental Health Evaluator salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Mental Health Evaluator $ 47,000.00

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