CCBHC Assessment Counselor

NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTER; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a CCBHC Assessment Counselor to conduct initial clinical evaluations and manage admissions into the OP and MHOP programs, carrying a caseload and coordinating with Care Managers and Billing Specialists to secure required documentation for Medical Assistance and insurance access.

The role requires collaboration with the clinical team to handle evaluations and HLOC and to refer ineligible cases, demanding strong time management, organizational, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field with 2 years of clinical health/human services experience.
• At least 1 year working directly with chemically dependent and/or dually-diagnosed clients.
• Must meet full qualifications as an addiction counselor.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, intermediate to advanced.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication; ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical evaluations and admissions for OP and MHOP programs.
• Carry a caseload and coordinate with Care Managers and Billing Specialists.
• Refer clients deemed ineligible for OP or MHOP.
• Ensure required documentation is submitted to Philadelphia County Assistance Offices for Medical Assistance.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on evaluations and HLOC.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2701 N BROAD - Philadelphia, PA 19132, Salary Range: $55,000.00 Salary/year, SUMMARY:

SUMMARY

The CCBHC Assessment Counselor conducts the initial clinical evaluations and overall admissions process into the OP and MHOP programs based on CCBHC program needs. The CCBHC Assessment Counselor carries a caseload of OP and MHOP clients based on program needs. The CCBHC Assessment Counselor is responsible for referrals for persons deemed ineligible for OP or MHOP services. This position works closely with the Care Managers and Billing Specialists to ensure the completion of all required client documentation that needs to be submitted to the Philadelphia County Assistance Offices for clients to receive Medical Assistance and works to facilitate quick access to Behavioral Health Special Initiative emergency insurance and ultimately Community Behavioral Health insurance. This position also works closely with the clinical team to manage caseload assignments. In addition, the CCBHC Assessment Counselor collaborates with the clinical team to assist with other clinical matter such as evaluations and HLOC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college or university with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency which includes 1 year of working directly with the chemically dependent and/or dually-diagnosed clients.
• Must meet full qualifications as an addiction counselor according to Department of Drug and Alcohol Program regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate to advanced level
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively problem-solve
• Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate fashion in a fast-paced environment