Assessing Therapist

Mindfully Behavioral Health•West Chester Township, OH

1d•$65 - $85•Hybrid

About The Position

Positive Leaps is seeking a 1099 Assessing Therapist to coordinate intake and assessment activities, ensuring quality services for families and children. The role involves collaboration with the Intake Specialist, building relationships with clients and the community, and maintaining work hours responsive to the population served. Occasional travel to in-patient psychiatric units may be required. The therapist will ensure all documentation for consent to treat and guardianship is completed, conduct mental health assessments to determine diagnosis and medical necessity, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Responsibilities also include preparing and maintaining admission-related documentation, ensuring compliance with funding source requirements, and providing clinical and case management services. Collaboration with other specialists will facilitate a timely and accurate intake process, ensuring client satisfaction. The role also involves returning communications, creating a positive work environment, completing assigned tasks, and potentially maintaining a small caseload or assisting colleagues.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Social Work or Counseling Program.
Licensed by the State of Ohio as an independent or dependent social worker (LISW)/(LSW) or counselor (LPCC)/(LPC).
At least two years’ experience providing therapeutic mental health services to, and diagnosing children with mental health problem.
Comfortable with part-time 1099 position.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance as travel between offices is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Open to learning documentation needs for high levels of care (PHP/IOP).
Flexibility with changes.
Ability to run and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Work schedule must be flexible as needed.
Ability to complete assigned tasks within assigned work hours and timelines.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Intake Specialist to coordinate and monitor potential clients through the referral and admission process.
Builds and maintains relationships with families, consumers, and the community throughout services.
Maintains work hours which are responsive to population served. May require occasional travel on-site to in-patient psychiatric unit of referral source.
Willingness to travel between locations to complete assessments as needed.
Ensures all required documentation is completed for consent to treat and identification of guardianship/custody.
Conducts mental health assessments to determine mental health diagnosis, and medical necessity for required level of care.
Communicates effectively with parents, peers, consumers, Team Members and supervisors in all departments to assist with admissions.
Prepares, updates and maintains documentation and records related to admission.
Ensures compliance with requirements of all funding sources relevant to admission, including pre-authorization for admission.
Provides clinical and case management services to families and children relative to admission proceedings.
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, Therapy Services Coordinator and Billing Specialist, facilitates intake process such that admission to required level of care is timely, paperwork is accurate and complete, financial plan is complete, and consumer is satisfied.
Facilitates return of phone calls or communications as needed.
Creates an environment of enthusiasm and commitment.
Completes assigned tasks within assigned work hours.
Perform other duties as assigned, which can include but are not limited to maintaining a small caseload, assisting with coverage for colleagues, etc.