Clinical Evaluator

12aec1e0-0217-4f3d-bc8d-3b0e64d0948b•Gainesville, GA

7d•$0 - $26

About The Position

The Clinical Evaluator conducts clinical interviews and assessments for individuals referred to accountability court programs through Treatment Services. The role is the initial point of contact for referring agencies and is responsible for documenting referrals, scheduling evaluations, administering and scoring assessment tools, completing clinical interviews and documentation, securing required releases of information, gathering supporting records, and presenting cases for program assignment. Evaluations may take place at the Hall County Detention Center, Treatment Services office, Hall County Courthouse, or other designated locations. The position maintains referral files and database records, follows up with ancillary providers to obtain diagnoses, treatment records, and medication information, and makes program placement recommendations based on clinical needs. It also participates in referral meetings, status review meetings, and court sessions; assists with data collection and drug screen collection as needed; and performs related duties. The role works independently and collaboratively in an office or court-related environment and may require on-call availability and irregular hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience providing therapeutic services to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
Familiarity with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality Rule 42 CFR regulations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced court environment with limited supervision.
Maintain all professionally related certifications.
Knowledge of county organizational structure and Treatment Services operations.
Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, ASAM placement criteria, DSM-V diagnostic standards, clinical assessment tools, and diagnostic criteria.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to prepare detailed clinical documentation.
Proficiency operating personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations and effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including remaining stationary, operating office machinery, concentrating, handling stress, moving about the office, and transporting items up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential.
Three years of experience conducting clinical assessments and utilizing diagnostic tools.
Experience working with the criminal justice population.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments for individuals referred to accountability court programs.
Administer and score clinical assessment and diagnostic tools, including LS-CMI, TCUD-V, TCU CTS, ASI, SASSI, AUDIT, Beck Depression Inventory, and other tools.
Conduct clinical interviews.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical notations and documentation.
Make program placement recommendations based on clinical needs.
Prepare referral files and ensure documentation and required releases of information are completed.
Track referrals in the assigned database and maintain records for review.
Follow up with ancillary providers to obtain clinical diagnoses, treatment records, and medication information.
Assist with data collection as assigned.
Attend weekly referral meetings and present clinical information and program recommendations.
Attend status review meetings and court sessions as scheduled.
Assist with drug screen collection as needed.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as required.