Clinical Assessor (3810)
About The Position
National Counseling Group (NCG) is seeking a Clinical Assessment Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial in the client care journey, involving conducting Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNAs), completing intake documentation, and populating client profiles in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The specialist will collaborate with guardians, service providers, and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) for service coordination, referral management, and service authorizations. This position also serves as a key communication point, providing timely support to internal teams and leadership, ensuring all assessments and documentation are completed accurately and promptly. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in supporting families and children.
Requirements
- Must be a Resident in Counseling or hold a full Mental Health license (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in G-Suite and EHR systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA) with clients and guardians.
- Complete intake forms and obtain appropriate releases of information.
- Write and document CNA narratives in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Populate client profiles in the EHR, including diagnoses, medications, allergies, and other critical information.
- Collaborate with associated professionals involved in the client’s care.
- Recommend appropriate services based on CNA findings.
- Complete the referral management workflow and service authorization process.
- Submit Service Authorization Forms via appropriate channels (e.g., MCO portals).
- Respond promptly to all emails and voicemails.
- Interact with MCO Care Coordinators for service justifications and additional information requests.
- Notify leadership and authorization specialists upon completion of assessments.
- Participate in team meetings and case staffing with supervisors.
- Maintain office hours to assist clinical teams with completing assessments and authorizations.
- Ensure timely uploading and addressing of relevant documents in the EHR.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: Sydney app (Anthem) with 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
