Intake & Assessment Therapist

ABHS•Laurel Springs, NJ

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•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.
Crisis Management and Suicide Intervention
Understanding of evidenced-based practices in mental health treatment.
Basic knowledge of TMS and Spravato
Familiarity with telehealth services and virtual, HIPAA-compliant meeting platforms
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.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Full licensure preferred.

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 24 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.
Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).