Intake Clinician

Evolve Life Centers (corporate)•Pasadena, MD

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Clinician is responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessments with incoming and prospective clients who are scheduled for assessment and intake with an Evolve Life Centers program. Intake Clinicians also conduct assessments for individuals in the community who are considering engaging, or are mandated to undergo a substance abuse evaluation. The Intake Clinician conducts all aspects of the clinical assessment and treatment recommendation process, and completes all related clinical documentation for the intake.

Requirements

Currently approved, certified, or licensed in the State of Maryland to provide SUD treatment services independently or under the supervision of a Board Approved Supervisor.
Basic understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Basic understanding of ASAM placement criteria.
Warm and welcoming personality.
Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
Ability to work well with others.
Basic computer literacy and use of computers (e.g., email and word processing).
Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment.
In-depth understanding of the Evolve Life Centers programs and services.
Understanding of HIPAA and COMAR regulations relevant to the intake process.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessment interviews with incoming or prospective clients in accordance with current regulatory requirements and Evolve Standards.
Conduct unplanned biopsychosocial assessments for walk-ins and potentially stay later for late arrivals.
Gather client information through direct report, observation, client records, ancillary documentation, and other sources including family, therapists, doctors, case managers, crisis workers, or legal representatives.
Synthesize client information to make a diagnostic impression and clinical recommendation for treatment based on DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria and ASAM Placement Criteria, considering resources, client readiness, and urgent needs.
Complete all clinical documentation associated with the biopsychosocial assessment process, including assessment interview notes, diagnostic summaries, ASAM ratings, recovery plans, discharge/transition plans, and new client emails.
Communicate special problems or issues affecting treatment (e.g., MAT information, court dates, insurance issues) to relevant staff.
Ease client concerns during the assessment process and answer questions about Evolve's treatment programs, levels of care, and services.
Work closely with the Admissions Department, being sensitive to pre-assessment planning and scheduling.
Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations for court-ordered evaluations or individuals resistant to treatment, paying attention to context and motivational factors, and providing individualized treatment recommendations.
Maintain and demonstrate a working knowledge of ERES Further Review Criteria for assessing admission appropriateness into Evolve’s residential programs.
Maintain and demonstrate a working knowledge of program criteria for assessing admission or referral appropriateness for all other Evolve programs and services.
Perform and assist with administrative admissions duties, including completing an end-of-day report for the Admissions Supervisor.
Act as a gatekeeper, denying client entrance into an Evolve program if it is unsafe, documenting the clinical decision and reasoning, and communicating with relevant parties.
If denying entrance, discuss the recommendation with the client, recommend an alternative level of care or facility, and facilitate a formal referral and warm handoff if the client is willing.
Protect client confidentiality and staff privacy, communicating information only on a need-to-know basis and when allowable by law.
Accept and utilize supervision, training, and teaching from the Admissions Supervisor & Clinical Supervisor, and address problems or performance issues as directed.