Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Clinical Assessor is responsible for assessing potential clients to see if they are appropriate for services the organization renders. He / She will work closely with the Social Workers & others to ensure consistency and or appropriate processes and procedures are adhered to for the clients best possible outcomes.
Fundamental Components :
Oversees the implementation of healthcare management services for policies & procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. DBHDS, state and federal standards and mandates as applicable)Serve as a content model expert and mentor to the team regarding practice standards, quality of interventions, problem resolution and critical thinkingComplete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, service authorizations, and schedule / assign employees to clients; follow up on work results and progress regarding clients goals.Ensure implementation and monitoring of best practice approaches and innovations to better address the member's needs across the continuum of careMay develop / assist in development and / review new training contentMay collaborate / deliver inter and intra-departmental training sessionsProtects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to company policies regarding confidentialityManages resources responsible for identification of members, development and implementation of treatment plans, enhancement of medical appropriateness and quality of care and monitoring, evaluating and documenting of care via client Assessments, Service Authorizations, Continued Stays etc.Develop treatment plansAssesses developmental needs and collaborates with others to identify and implement action plans that support the development of high performing teamsEstablish an environment and work style that promotes the concept of teamwork, cross product integration, and continuum of care thinking that results in strong performanceConsistently demonstrates the ability to serve as a model change agent and lead change effortsCreate a positive work environment by acknowledging team contributions, soliciting input, and offering personal assistance, when neededAccountable for maintaining, obtaining and completing all documentation that will be required for a client to receive servicesWill drive frequently to clients homes, or hospitals etc to assess new clients on a daily basisQUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree or PhD in the Behavioral Health / Social Services fieldMust be registered or eligible for registry with Virginia Board of CounselingMeet Virginia State criteria for LMHP / LMHP-EWork effectively under pressure and temporary increases to workloadComputer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite softwareStrong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks associated with providing services to multi-system (e.g. schools, juvenile / adult rehabilitation, childrens administration, and Department of Developmental Disabilities, hospitals,) involved youth / adult and their familiesSolid communication (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skillsAble to effectively and respectfully resolve conflictsProven ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural / multi-ethnic environmentAble to balance competing demands and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, collaborators, and the general publicWORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to access clients at many locations and places frequented by clients, such as psychiatric facilities, hospitals, their homes etc.Position requires driving your own vehicle as well as picking up and dropping client off whenever necessary to meet program needs. (Valid VA state driver license and car insurance is required per state law)Position doesn't reimburse for mileage, fuel and or tolls.Position requires working a schedule which includes some weekends & being on call.