Clinical Assessor

Northpoint Recovery Holdings•Edmonds, WA

17h•$30 - $42

About The Position

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Clinical Assessor will provide critical level of care assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, crisis services, case management, and referral services to outpatient clients. This person is responsible for conducting the initial assessment to determine eligibility and ensure that an initial treatment plan is developed that will identify the services and level of care needed. This position will work with other staff to ensure a smooth transition to treatment services. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to clients and their family members. The Clinical Assessor will complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Social Sciences or other relevant field required
Must hold an active mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered
Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in relevant field that clearly demonstrates knowledge and skills related to the treatment of mental health disorders
Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in all areas of job performance including adherence to appropriate professional boundaries and strict confidentiality practices in regard to client activities and documentation
Experience with trauma-informed services, cognitive behavioral therapies including DBT, CBT, and motivational therapies
Able to apply clinical judgment, ethics and accountability to formulate and implement treatment plans and other clinical documentation
Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating adolescent clients assigned
Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board
Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
Completion of new employee orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work, including acknowledgment of all Company policies
Demonstrated computer literacy
Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
Completion of background and professional reference checks
Completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Client service oriented (both internal and external)
Creative and persistent problem solver
Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential substance use and mental health assessments in person or telehealth to determine the need and level of care for clients
Make placement to appropriate facility based on the outcome of the assessment interview
Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment goals
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support clients in their treatment goals
Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client assessments
Coordinate with Admissions, front desk team members, and other staff as needed to contact clients and guardians to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs
Monitor client access to and involvement with the program to help address barriers to treatment; follow up with client and guardian timely to assess satisfaction with adjusting to the program
Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients
If client is admitted to one of Northpoint’s facilities, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment; if client is referred to a program of another agency, forward all requested documentation with proper approval
Work collaboratively with client’s funding sources and Northpoint’s Utilization Review team to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for treatment and support services
Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate
Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for billing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
Maintain working knowledge of other agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients and their guardians
Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required
Provide back-up assistance to Counselors with group and individual therapy sessions as necessary
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned