Clinical Admissions Coordinator (Part-time)- AMIkids Family Services

AMIkids; Olde Acres (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Job summary

AMIkids Alabama is seeking a Licensed Clinical Assessor to complete intake and orientation, including a comprehensive clinical assessment for each youth. You will work directly with youth, families, and treatment providers to develop the initial care plan.

This part-time role (20–29 hours weekly) offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to apply AMIkids' Kids First approach, and ongoing professional development through required trainings and certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social services discipline; Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in behavioral health treatment.
• State-approved licenses listed: Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Willingness and ability to travel to neighboring cities within catchment area.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate intake and orientation for youth.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and share findings with youth and family.
• Document eligibility, authorizations, and discharges in electronic health records.
• Apply AMIkids Way and Positive Youth Development in all interactions.
• Ensure safe and supportive environment promoting growth toward goals.
• Maintain ongoing communication with treatment teams and families.
• Participate in treatment team and staff meetings.
• Attend required training and maintain certifications.

Education

Master's degree in a social services discipline

Two years experience in behavioral health

License: Clinical Psychology

License: Professional Counseling

License: Social Work

License: Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Assessor is responsible for completing intake and orientation, including a comprehensive clinical assessment for each youth. Works directly with youth, family and treatment providers in the development of the initial care plan.

Work Schedule

20-29 hours per week. Flexible to meet family availability including early mornings, late evenings and/or weekends.

Essential Job Duties

• Schedule and facilitate intake and orientation for youth (may be performed in homes, community, or AMIkids office),
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments meeting AMIkids and state guidelines; share findings with youth/family/care givers,
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of eligibility and authorizations in electronic health records, include pre-authorization, authorization tracking, and re-authorizations, and discharge notifications,
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students,
• Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement,
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth,
• Develop supportive relationships and communicate effectively with youth/families/care givers, and community partners/resources,
• Provide consistent and accurate communication with treatment team, billing/finance department, and to youth, families and referral sources,
• Conduct ongoing Individualized Care Plan reviews aligned with each youth's identified needs,
• Participate in treatment team meetings and staff meetings to maintain open communication and for the dissemination of information,
• Maintain documentation related to services aligned with established guidelines,
• Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Master's degree in a social services discipline; preferably in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or other Human Service-related field,
• Minimum two (2) year experience working in the behavioral health treatment field,
• Possess state approved license in one of the following:
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Professional Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
• Ability to travel to neighboring cities within catchment area.

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Check out our website to learn more about what we offer!http://www.amikids.org/Our-Careers/why-amikids/benefits

Education

Masters of General (required)

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