Clinical Intake Specialist (LMSW)

Mindful Care•Hoboken, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mindful Care is seeking a dual licensed Clinical Intake Specialist to work with our patients in both New Jersey and New York. Our Clinical Intake Specialists are Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW/LSW), with deep clinical knowledge and background, who provide initial mental health interviews and evaluation for patients seeking treatment at Mindful Care. Knowledge in understanding the implications of the Biological, Psychological, and social factors of our patients' lives and experiences is expected to make recommendations for the services we provide, as they embark on their mental health and/or recovery journey with us. Our LMSWs will fully assess and collaborate with patients and other members of the clinical team to ensure that patients are educated and have a strong treatment plan to follow at Mindful Care.

Requirements

A master's degree and valid licensure to practice in both New York (LMSW) and New Jersey (LSW)
Strong patient assessment skills, including mental status exam and use of screening tools
Experience using PHQ9 and GAD7 screening tools is required. Must be very familiar and comfortable using these tools
Knowledge of DSM-V
Strong communication, patient/customer care, and leadership abilities
Ability to organize and time-manage
Team-player
Desire to work with diverse populations and ages 12-lifespan
LGBTQ ally

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, a plus

Responsibilities

Perform Initial Evaluations (90791s) for all patients seeking care at Mindful
Become SMEs on the variety of services at Mindful and help formulate Treatment Plans based on individual needs of the patients
Attend clinical meetings
Provide coverage for the Therapy department when needed
Participate in department training and collaborate with other treatment providers
Following strict ethical and clinical guidelines
Exhibit a patient-first / patient-focused mentality