Clinical Assessor Department of Health
About The Position
The Assessor is a masters prepared counselor, licensed or unlicensed under the supervision of the Clinical Director. The Clinical Assessor works as a part of the collaborative care team of healthcare professionals led by a Department of Health primary care provider to support adults with mental health and substance use disorders served in the medical home and assessed and determined to be in need of and will benefit from a low intensity level of care as determined by the LOCUS. The assessor provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments for adults by completing the Level of Care Utilization System of Psychiatric and Addiction Services Adult Version 20 in conjunction with other agreed upon assessment tools in order to assess treatment and other needs, determine appropriate levels of care and diagnosis to establish medical necessity. This includes diagnosing and assessing needs related to social determinants of health, crisis stabilization and prevention services. This position is located at the DOH Medical Homes and reports to the Clinical Director. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Human Services required, in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy a plus.
- At least two years' experience with a psychiatric population of clients is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed or Registered Intern, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments for adults
- Completes the Level of Care Utilization System of Psychiatric and Addiction Services Adult Version 20 in conjunction with other agreed upon assessment tools
- Assess treatment and other needs
- Determine appropriate levels of care and diagnosis to establish medical necessity
- Diagnosing and assessing needs related to social determinants of health, crisis stabilization and prevention services
- Provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.
Benefits
- Medical (100% employer paid for employees only)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- 5 days of PTO
- 16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
- 403b retirement
- EAP
- year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
