Intake & Assessment Therapist

ABHS•Lower Makefield Township, PA

4h•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Overview of Intake and Assessment Clinician job functions which include providing direct clinical service and administrative assistance to clients.

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
Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.
Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
Use of company network and email domain.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of TMS and Spravato
Familiarity with telehealth services and virtual, HIPAA-compliant meeting platforms

Responsibilities

Obtaining Informed Consent
Facilitate acceptance of client Informed Consent documents from patient portal.
Ensure all documentation is properly completed prior to the start of the Intake Assessment.
Outreach and provide rescheduling opportunities for clients unable to complete paperwork.
Ensure each client completes a PHQ and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale during Intake Assessment.
Gather all clinical data to make an informed preliminary diagnosis.
Justify all diagnoses given using DSMV criteria.
Assess client’s level of care, and facilitation to higher levels of care when needed.
Completion of Biopsychosocial, Missed Appointment Notes, Phone Call notes, etc. within 48 hours of service.
Maintain accurate and concise documentation of client interactions.
Make clinically justified recommendations for the client’s treatment plan.
Educate clients on recommended treatment services.
Facilitate the linkage of clients to recommended services (therapy, medication management, specialty services).
Identification of client’s current risk level.
Maintain client safety through crisis intervention.
Responsible for review and acceptance of client Informed Consent documents.
Ensuring all Informed Consent has been appropriately given via electronic signature.
Provide direct service by assessing client’s bio-psycho-social needs, within the allotted 1-hour session.
Attend monthly supervision with Intake and Assessment Supervisor.
Attend weekly Intake Clinical Meeting.
Facilitate referral of clients to higher levels of care, when needed.
Maintain Key Performance Indicator expectations.
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
Additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.