Licensed Mental Health Assessor - LMHP

HCO Behavioral Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Professional licensure in the State of Louisiana; the posting seeks LPCs, LCSWs, or LMFTs.
• 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 device with a camera that allows 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 mental health assessments and initial intake interviews.
• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnoses.
• Determine clients’ psychiatric diagnoses using 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