Licensed Mental Health Assessor - LMHP

HCO Behavioral Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Assessor conducts behavioral health consultations and client assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve psychosocial functioning. Services are provided in person and/or virtually. The role includes conducting initial intake interviews, identifying psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, determining psychiatric diagnoses using DSM diagnostic criteria, developing treatment plans based on clients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences, and maintaining accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with facility policy. Licensed Mental Health Professionals such as LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs are sought. Evening and weekend availability is needed.

Requirements

• Professional licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• Licensure 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 with a camera capable of supporting telehealth visits.

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 psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnoses.
• Determine clients’ psychiatric diagnoses based on DSM diagnostic criteria.
• Develop treatment plans based on clients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to facility policy.

What This Job Offers

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