CCBHC Assessment Counselor

Northeast Treatment Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Centers seeks a CCBHC Assessment Counselor to conduct initial clinical evaluations and oversee admissions into OP and MHOP programs.

You will manage a caseload, coordinate with Care Managers and Billing Specialists to prepare documentation for Medical Assistance, and support enrollment in behavioral health insurance programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field with clinical experience in health/human services.
• Must meet addiction counselor qualifications per regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate/advanced level.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to multi-task and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical evaluations and oversee admissions into OP and MHOP.
• Manage a caseload of OP and MHOP clients based on program needs.
• Refer ineligible clients for OP/MHOP services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Care Managers and Billing to complete required documentation for Medical Assistance.
• Assist with establishing access to Behavioral Health insurance and HLOC with the clinical team.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree or higher in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (clinical human services) or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

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