Licensed Mental Health Assessor - LMHP

HCO Behavioral Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Assessor provides behavioral health consultation and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve psychosocial functioning. Services may be delivered in person and/or virtually. The role conducts initial intake interviews, assesses clients’ mental health, identifies and diagnoses psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and develops treatment plans based on clients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. The assessor maintains accurate and timely clinical records and progress notes in accordance with HCO facility policy. Evening and weekend availability is needed.

Requirements

• Professional licensure in the State of Louisiana; the posting identifies LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Current car registration and insurance if transporting individuals receiving services.
• Successful clearance of a state criminal background check.
• Successful clearance of a drug test and TB skin test.
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable internet connection.
• Tablet or laptop device with a camera capable of supporting telehealth visits.
• Evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health consultation to children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve psychosocial functioning.
• Render services in person and/or virtually.
• Conduct client mental health assessments and initial intake interviews.
• Identify and diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues.
• Determine clients’ psychiatric diagnoses using diagnostic criteria from the DSM.
• Develop treatment plans based on clients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to HCO facility policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed