Senior Mental Health Specialist

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

86d • $39

About The Position

The position involves interviewing clients, reviewing records, and conferring with other professionals to document individuals' mental and physical conditions and determine their suitability for participation in specific program tracks including Wellness, Federal Disability, employment with accommodations, or employment without limitations. The role includes conducting the Social Security Administration Sequential Evaluation as part of the assessment process, initiating CASAC and/or domestic violence referrals as indicated, and suggesting referrals to psychiatrists or psychologists as needed. The position also requires determining a Functional Capacity Outcome and writing a supporting justification at the completion of the assessment, recognizing when additional specialty assessments are needed, and reviewing clients' progress during re-assessments.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required.
• NYS professional license LMSW, LCSW or LMHC, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), or other approved credentials.
• 1-3 years minimum experience assessing adults with medical and behavioral health issues.
• Understanding of how medical/health conditions impact functional capacity.
• Knowledge of common medications and their side effects.
• Familiarity with requirements for Federal Disability Benefits as outlined in the SSA Blue Book.
• Ability to administer the SSA Sequential Evaluation Tool.
• Proficiency in using multiple software systems for assessment and documentation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and review records to document mental and physical conditions.
• Conduct the Social Security Administration Sequential Evaluation.
• Initiate CASAC and/or domestic violence referrals as needed.
• Suggest referrals to psychiatrists or psychologists as indicated.
• Determine a Functional Capacity Outcome and write supporting justification.
• Recognize when additional specialty assessments are needed.
• Review and re-evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals.
• Review and re-evaluate client's Functional Capacity Outcome during re-assessment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits available to associates.
• Assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees