Assessment Specialist 1

C A R E CENTER INC; Washington (Washington County); In loco; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with agency match

Tuition discounts with partneringCol

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off for eligible

Descrizione del lavoro

The Care Center, Inc. in Washington, PA seeks qualified professionals to perform initial screenings and comprehensive assessments for mental health, drug, and alcohol services. The role includes scheduling appointments, developing treatment plans, and participating in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities cover case conferences, potential court testimony, and possible outpatient caseloads. Applicants must ensure timely documentation and maintain confidentiality per regulations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree as required by DHS/DDAP regulations.
• Ability to obtain Mental Health Professional credential.
• Ability to collect vital information via personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Ability to work with internal staff, providers, and social service agencies.

Mansioni

• Performs initial screenings and comprehensive assessments for mental health, drugs, alcohol, and co-occurring disorders.
• Responds to service calls by completing initial screenings and scheduling appointments.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methods.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Provides testimony at court hearings when needed.
• May carry a small caseload for outpatient services.
• Initiates intra- and inter-agency contacts to facilitate client care.
• Prepares and submits all records, charts, and reports in a timely manner.
• Must be available for evenings, weekends, etc.

Conoscenze

Interviewing skills

Case conference participation

Documentation skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing or Activities Therapy

Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling

Strumenti

Electronic health records

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details: Job Location: CARE Center- Washington Location - Washington, PA 15301, Position Type: Part Time, Comprehensive Benefits Package Tuition Discounts Career Advancement

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol

Part-Time Positions

Washington, PA Location

Overall Function:

Performs initial screenings and comprehensive assessments to determine an individual’s service needs for mental health, drug, and alcohol, and co-occurring disorders.

• Responds to calls for services by completing initial screenings and scheduling initial appointments.
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health, drug/alcohol, or co-occurring assessment on all clients.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methodologies, maintaining a direct service level of 60% minimum time.
• Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Participates in Case Conferences with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, either individually and/or group settings, and provides testimony at any court hearings.
• May carry a small caseload for outpatient services.
• Initiates appropriate Intra and inter-agency contacts to facilitate client care.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be available to work a flexible work schedule, i.e., evenings, weekends, etc.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing or Activities Therapy in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations or a Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling that is accredited and recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care programs.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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