Comprehensive Clinical Assessor

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC. • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Comprehensive Clinical Assessor to provide comprehensive clinical assessments for youth entering or transitioning within its service continuum. The role includes conducting face-to-face evaluations virtually or in person, in an office, community, or home setting. The assessor evaluates presenting mental health, developmental disability, and/or substance-related conditions and symptoms, and gathers information about biological, psychological, familial, social, developmental, and environmental dimensions to identify strengths, weaknesses, risks, and protective factors.

The assessor produces a written assessment summarizing clinical service recommendations to support development of a person-centered plan and initiation of needed services. The role also coordinates care with referring providers, completes timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation, and participates in weekly meetings and quarterly booster training. Work combines community-based and office-based responsibilities, with schedules varying by location.

Requirements

• Current, 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, or home setting.
• Assess presenting mental health, developmental disability, and/or 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 the person-centered plan.
• Issue written assessments 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, and treatment-planning processes.
• Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for professional development, and quarterly booster training sessions.
• 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).
• Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees; 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.
• Growth and development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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