Clinical Assessment Specialist

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. The Clinical Assessment Specialist Social Worker provides comprehensive intake assessments for clients entering the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) clinics under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) umbrella with the goal of assessing their needs and making the appropriate recommendations for treatment and linkages to supportive services. The FIT Social Worker is an integral part of the client initial experience. This position requires a person with good engagement skills and ability to elicit important clinical history from a client.

Requirements

Master’s level degree (MSW/MHC) required
NYS license in clinical social work (LCSW) or LMHC- DP (diagnostic privileges) required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a clinical setting
Experience interacting with clients utilizing a professional and compassionate approach required
Proficient with electronic health records
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Comfortable and proficient using video messaging platforms (ex: Zoom, MS Teams)
The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer programs, etc.
Need to perform significant data entry into various computer programs
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
Previous experience with evidence-based models preferred

Responsibilities

Review demographic and clinical information prior to engaging in intake process to ensure accuracy of information
Provide a comprehensive assessment of client’s social determinants of heath needs including mental health, substance use disorders, financial, housing, legal and medical needs
Expected to complete between 6-8 intakes per day
Present a clinical formulation in a clear and precise manner during disposition team meetings
Ability to make recommendations for treatment modality based on clinical information obtained
Conduct crisis evaluations and provide crisis stabilization interventions
Make appropriate referrals for various levels of care both within the CCBHC and in the community as needed
Assess for risk and prioritize cases deemed to be high risk for treatment. Risk includes suicide attempts/suicidal ideation or risk; symptoms of psychosis or delusions; suspicion of physical or sexual abuse; cases of domestic violence; etc.
Develop an understanding of various support services to make an accurate referral for services when needed
Collaborate with partnering programs/services to ensure smooth access and connection to care
Engage in Evidence based training to develop strong diagnostic skills (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and others as assigned)
Providing resources in a way that addresses the unique needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the impact of intersectionality on their experiences
Ensure timely completion (48 hours) of all intake documents into the electronic health record
Other duties as assigned