Outpatient Assessment Clinician

Ramey-Estep / Re-group•Crestview Hills, KY

About The Position

The Outpatient Assessment Clinician completes psychological evaluations, participates in intake and orientation for new clients, conducts initial diagnostic and comprehensive assessments with appropriate screeners, and provides assessment review sessions. The role also includes providing treatment, directing care planning, coordinating services, and maintaining timely and confidential clinical documentation. The clinician supports the safety and well-being of clients and the mission, values, compliance, and accreditation needs of Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE). The position generally follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with hours varying according to client needs. Work takes place in the office and community settings, including clients’ homes and schools, and requires travel during the week. Weekends, holidays, and extra hours may be required. The work involves an intense and unpredictable population, possible verbal and physical aggression, and a fast-paced environment requiring quick decisions during crises. A master’s degree in psychology from an accredited university and licensure or eligibility for licensure are required. A minimum of two years of diagnostic assessment experience and experience in community-based programs are preferred. The role requires a valid driver’s license and insurability, annual and licensure-related training, and successful completion of pre-employment screening requirements. The position has no supervisory requirements. Starting pay is $60,000 annually. Full-time benefits include a 401(k) with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%, paid leave, health, dental, and vision coverage, and other competitive benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited university.
Licensure or eligibility for licensure.
At least 21 years of age.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
Ability to understand and relate to clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background screening.
Successful completion of a TB skin test, proof of a negative chest X-ray, or other required documentation.
Maintain 40 hours of annual training through Relias or other appropriate sources, meet minimum licensure training requirements, and attend all assigned job-specific training.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of diagnostic assessment experience.
Experience in community-based programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document diagnostic assessments and follow-up assessment review sessions within required time frames.
Review the outpatient client orientation packet with clients and, when applicable, their families or guardians.
Collect client and guardian signatures on consent and release-of-information forms, as applicable.
Provide a positive, welcoming, trauma-sensitive orientation and initial assessment experience.
Conduct flexible-battery psychological evaluations based on presenting needs and document results, background, conclusions, and recommendations promptly.
Provide individual, group, collateral, and family treatment as appropriate to clients’ clinical issues and treatment needs.
Direct the planning and writing of client care plans.
Oversee day-to-day operations of treatment services for assigned clients.
Promote RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies.
Maintain current contact notes, session notes, assessment notes and reports, and other documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and timelines.
Attend therapist meetings and help develop appropriate intervention techniques.
Maintain current licensure and comply with the ethical guidelines of the relevant licensing board.
Participate regularly in supervision and consultation.
Collaborate with assigned Re-group services and community partners.
Meet minimum billable-time requirements based on caseload and service area.
Adapt to changes in schedules and work environments and provide consistent, quality treatment to clients on the caseload.
Maintain necessary records and keep them confidential.
Complete treatment-plan entries and narrative reports to MCOs professionally, concisely, and on time.
Participate in the on-call schedule when appropriate.
Support client safety and well-being; report incidents or potential incidents of client abuse to appropriate authorities and RE.
Support RE’s mission, vision, values, ethics, policies, procedures, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
Communicate effectively, use agency communication systems appropriately, and interact respectfully and sensitively with clients and staff.
Participate in professional development and assigned training, and manage financial and physical resources effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.