Intake & Assessment Therapist

ABHS•Laurel Springs, NJ

About The Position

To provide assessment, evaluation, supportive therapy and therapeutic support to clients seeking mental health services. The Intake and Assessment Therapist participates in multi-disciplinary team planning; clinical supervision; assists with intake and assumes administrative responsibilities in conjunction with Victory Bay’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

A master's degree in the Human Services field and Full or Associate Licensure in state of practice. Licensure in state of practice; full licensure preferred.
2+ years’ experience at a working in a Mental Health Treatment Facility
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Competencies
Deploy Wellness Toolbox
Coach Daily Maintenance Pan
Educate Triggers Identification
Educate Early Warning Signs
Education When Things are Breaking Down
Educate and Develop A Crisis Plan or Advanced Directive
Educate and Develop a Post Crisis Plan
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): Evidence-Based Competencies for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Clients:
Instill hope that change is possible.
Develop a collaborative relationship with a treatment team.
Help people establish personally meaningful goals to strive towards.
Provide information about mental illness and treatment options.
Teach skills for reducing relapses, dealing with stress, and coping with symptoms.
Provide information about where to obtain needed resources.
Help people develop or enhance their natural supports for managing their illness and pursuing their goals.
Current CPR Certification
Narcan Certified
Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Responsibilities

Performs evaluations and intake assessments which includes understanding of DSM-V diagnoses, treatment planning, input of various clinical and non-clinical information into electronic medical record, screenings, gathering of history, provisional diagnosing, narrative assessment, Releases of Information, etc. in a timely fashion.
Assesses clients’ needs, and communicates with all involved parties following HIPAA laws and regulations
Collects data and comprises reports of specific crisis and intake data as assigned.
Arranges for follow-up appointments with appropriate medical (APN or Psychiatrist) and/or clinical (Therapist) staff member.
Ensures that all necessary paperwork and documentation are forwarded to appropriate staff.
Prepares progress notes and/or crisis intervention notes and documents all client telephonic/face-to-face contacts, as well as consults with other clinicians.
Maintains all other clinical records as required.
Maintain knowledge of Electronic Medical Record system and changes.
When necessary, refers for follow-up support services for new admissions who are at risk.
When necessary, acts as liaison between all outside crisis intervention services. This may include exchanging crisis referral information, triaging and queries regarding HB clients, and arranging for follow-up with VB clinicians.
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.