Clinical Evaluator

Brightli • Independence, MO

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About The Position

The Clinical Evaluator joins Centerstone’s Connection Services team in Independence, Missouri, helping individuals of all ages access appropriate behavioral health care and support. The role conducts screenings, comprehensive assessments, and clinical evaluations; establishes provisional diagnoses; develops individualized treatment recommendations, safety plans, and follow-up plans; and connects clients with appropriate services and community resources. The evaluator also responds to crises, collaborates with colleagues and community partners, and supports mental health awareness and access to care.

The position calls for an ethical, organized professional with strong assessment, communication, and clinical decision-making skills and a commitment to mental health advocacy. The evaluator must meet documentation, quality-assurance, clinical-standard, and department-specific service expectations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Current state licensure appropriate to the work location and scope of practice, including LP, PLP, LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLMFT.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted licensure for the location and area of practice.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Successfully complete required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, comprehensive assessments, and clinical evaluations for individuals of all ages to determine eligibility, service needs, and appropriate levels of care.
• Develop provisional diagnoses, individualized treatment recommendations, safety plans, and comprehensive follow-up plans.
• Connect clients with appropriate treatment services, community resources, and referrals to support continuity of care.
• Respond to crisis situations by providing or coordinating emergency services and timely clinical intervention.
• Collaborate in peer-review staffings, departmental meetings, and clinical consultations.
• Educate community members and partners through public presentations promoting mental health awareness and access to services.
• Document evaluations, recommendations, services, and follow-up activities accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality-assurance procedures, clinical standards, and documentation requirements.
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goals and direct client-care expectations.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and other benefits.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on employee wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level