Evaluator

Brightli•Columbia, MO

About The Position

Are you a caring and skilled mental health professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those seeking help? Join our team at Burrell as an Evaluator and utilize your expertise to perform comprehensive initial assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Your insights and guidance will enable us to develop tailored treatment plans and ensure proper placement within our extensive range of services. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, and possess a valid Missouri state license as either an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT. As an Evaluator, you will excel in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail throughout the assessment process. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential for conveying findings and recommendations clearly and empathetically. Demonstrating solid organizational capabilities, adaptability, and resourcefulness, you're ready to embark on this rewarding opportunity.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent discipline.
Two or more years of relevant practice experience.
Missouri state license as an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT.
Excellent communicative aptitude, permitting articulation of complex concepts succinctly.
Strong analytical prowess, enabling astute decision-making under pressure.
Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records systems and associated software tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough screenings and assessments for those interested in Burrell services to evaluate appropriateness and eligibility.
Analyze individual functioning levels, identify suitable diagnoses, and outline objectives for customized treatment plans.
Engage in active collaboration with support services teams to optimize scheduling and minimize last-minute appointment disruptions.
Ensure meticulous documentation, aligning with best practices and delivered punctually in accordance with department deadlines.
Gather and record requisite data as directed, catering to both internal and external stakeholder demands.
Keep abreast of available Burrell programs, familiarizing oneself with admissions criteria and referral methods.
Formulate exhaustive follow-up strategies for all initially evaluated clients.
Take initiative in managing emergencies, ensuring swift intervention in times of distress.
Cultivate broad insight concerning regional resources and knowhow for connecting clients with vital auxiliary support networks surpassing Burrell's remit.
Actively contribute to peer review engagements and attend departmental/organizational gatherings as stipulated by Burrell guidelines.
Uphold rigorous quality assurance, compliance, revenue cycle procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
Prepare educational materials aimed at increasing community comprehension of mental health matters and fortifying collective response capacities.
Accommodate managerial requests, assisting with research, analysis, grant procurement, contract administration, and similar endeavors.
Foster attentiveness toward quality control mechanisms, complying diligently with all clinical records protocols.
Undergo routine appraisals, completing self-evaluations and monitoring progress against prescribed benchmarks.
Document and escalate critical events alongside corresponding administrative reactions.
Assume supplementary obligations or undertake exceptional projects as allocated by division heads, subject to adjustments and addenda.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
FREE SUPERVISION available
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more