Intake & Assessment Therapist

ABHS•Indianapolis, IN

9h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Overview of Intake and Assessment Therapist 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.
Must hold an active qualifying addiction certification (APIT, IAAP, ICACI, ICACII, NCAC I, NCAC II, CADAC II-V)
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
Strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Full licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtaining Informed Consent, including facilitating acceptance of client Informed Consent documents from patient portal and ensuring all documentation is properly completed prior to the start of the Intake Assessment.
Outreach and provide rescheduling opportunities for clients unable to complete paperwork.
Assessment and Diagnosis, including ensuring each client completes a PHQ and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale during Intake Assessment, gathering all relevant clinical data to make an informed preliminary diagnosis, justifying all diagnoses given using DSMV criteria, and assessing client’s level of care, and facilitation to higher levels of care when needed.
Clinical Documentation, including completion of Biopsychosocial, Missed Appointment Notes, Phone Call notes, etc. within 24 hours of service, and maintaining accurate and concise documentation of client interactions.
Clinical Recommendations and Scheduling, including making clinically justified recommendations for the client’s treatment plan, educating clients on recommended treatment services, and facilitating the linkage of clients to recommended services (therapy, medication management, specialty services).
Crisis Intervention, including identification of client’s current risk level and maintaining 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.