Assessor

Community Counseling Center (CCC)•Cape Girardeau, MO

7d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessor completes initial, annual, and brief evaluations for clients enrolled in CPRC services. Assessments may take place in a client's home or another location to accommodate the client and must be completed within the timeframe designated by CCC. The Assessor uses clinically appropriate language and follows agency guidelines for assessment content. The role includes developing and revising individualized treatment plans, coordinating signatures, communicating client mental health or treatment concerns to the CSC and CPRC supervisor, assisting with substance use disorder screening and diagnosis when clinically appropriate, and assessing safety concerns and creating safety plans according to CCC standards. Documentation must follow clinical policies and procedures and applicable DMH, CARF, federal, and state program requirements. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some evenings may be required depending on agency and client needs. Pay is $45,115.20 per year, with the possibility of higher pay depending on experience. Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services field (non-licensed), and/or certification or credentialing to provide services within the candidate's scope of practice.
Valid driver's license; must hold or obtain by the start date a Missouri Class E driver's license (Class D for Illinois residents).
Current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, annual, and brief evaluations for clients enrolled in CPRC services as assigned.
Complete assessments in a client's home or another location when needed to accommodate the client.
Complete assessments within the timeframe designated by CCC.
Use clinically appropriate language in assessments and follow agency guidelines regarding assessment content.
Develop and revise individualized treatment plans for each client according to agency guidelines.
Add required signers to assessments and treatment plans and notify them when documents are ready for signature.
Coordinate care by communicating concerns about a client's mental health status or treatment to the CSC and CPRC supervisor.
Assist in screening clients for substance use disorders and provide a diagnosis when clinically appropriate and needed.
Assess client safety concerns and develop safety plans according to CCC standards and expectations.
Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.