Clinical Assessment Specialist

Eating Recovery Center•Aspen, CO

6d•$67,500 - $71,000•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Assessment Specialist I determines the clinical appropriateness, level of care, and line of service for treatment by assessing patients’ presentations and clinical information. The role provides patients with a validating, educational, and compassionate experience while making accurate clinical recommendations. The specialist conducts phone assessments, documents clinical justifications and preliminary diagnoses, explains ERC Pathlight programs and treatment options, coordinates admissions and referrals, and records patient and insurance information. This is a full-time position scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. It is posted as remote; candidates living within 35 miles of ZIP code 80230 must work onsite three days per week under the company’s hybrid policy.

Requirements

Graduate degree in mental health or a related field.
Master's-level clinician licensure, such as LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW Under Supervision, LCPC, or LISW; associate licensures are accepted.
Licensure supervision is not provided for this role.
Basic knowledge of computerized office applications.
Ability to establish priorities, organize workload, and work in a team environment to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to take initiative without established guidelines and procedures, use independent judgment, and maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy with sensitive, complex, and confidential information.
Ability to cooperate and work harmoniously with all levels of ERC teammates.
At least 2 years of behavioral health experience as an Assessment Specialist, Therapist, or in a similar role.
Ability to apply acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to substantive assignments, projects, or tasks of moderate scope and complexity.
Ability to work independently with general supervision and exercise judgment within defined guidelines and practices.
May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and support employees.

Nice To Haves

Assessment experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough phone assessments for individuals with various mental health disorders and determine the appropriate level of care and line of service.
Document clear clinical justification for the recommended level of care and establish a preliminary diagnosis based on patient interaction.
Present ERC Pathlight programs and services comprehensively and welcomingly so prospective patients understand their treatment options.
Educate patients and families about level-of-care recommendations and the potential benefits of proposed treatment.
Gather records and coordinate communication among multidisciplinary team members inside and outside the organization to facilitate admissions.
Make referrals and provide appropriate resources to patients as needed.
Collect and thoroughly document patient information, including communications, contact details, and insurance information.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the management team.