Licensed Mental Health Assessor - LMHP

HCO Behavioral Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Assessor provides behavioral health consultation and client assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families to help improve psychosocial functioning. Services are delivered in person and/or virtually. The role conducts initial intake interviews, identifies psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, determines psychiatric diagnoses using DSM diagnostic criteria, 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 vehicle 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 psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnoses.
• 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