Comprehensive Clinical Assessor

Youth Villages•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Comprehensive Clinical Assessor to provide comprehensive clinical assessments for youth entering or transitioning within the organization’s service continuum. Assessments are conducted face-to-face, either virtually or in person at an office, in the community, or in a home. The role evaluates mental health, developmental disability, and substance-related conditions and symptoms; gathers information about biological, psychological, familial, social, developmental, and environmental factors; and identifies strengths, needs, risks, and protective factors to support a person-centered plan. The assessor provides a written clinical assessment and service recommendation, coordinates care with referring providers, participates in professional development meetings and training, and maintains accurate, timely documentation in an electronic medical record. The position combines community-based and office-based work, with schedules varying by location. Applicants must have a current, valid North Carolina driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Applicable mileage is reimbursed for community-based staff. The listed salary is $69,000.

Requirements

Possess a full clinical license in North Carolina, such as LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCAS.
Master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical assessments for youth entering or transitioning within the Youth Villages service continuum.
Conduct face-to-face evaluations virtually or in person, in an office, community setting, or home.
Assess presenting mental health, developmental disability, and substance-related conditions and symptoms, including sources of distress, precipitating events, associated problems, recent progression, and current medications.
Gather biological, psychological, familial, social, developmental, and environmental information, and identify strengths, weaknesses, risk factors, and protective factors for development of the person-centered plan.
Issue a written assessment summarizing clinical service recommendations for development of the person-centered plan and initiation of needed services.
Coordinate care activities, including written progress or summary reports, telephone communication, treatment-planning processes, and other activities jointly determined by the referring provider.
Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.