Clinical Assessor

Life Consultants Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Life Consultants Inc. seeks a Clinical Assessor to evaluate potential clients for services, coordinating with social workers to ensure compliant processes and best outcomes.

This full-time in-office role requires a Master’s or PhD in Behavioral Health / Social Services and Virginia licensure eligibility. The position emphasizes intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and service authorizations, with staff scheduling and ongoing progress follow-up, while maintaining confidentiality and quality

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Behavioral Health/ Social Services.
• Must be registered or eligible for registry with Virginia Board of Counseling.
• Meet Virginia State criteria for LMHP/LMHP-E.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, and service authorizations.
• Schedule/assign staff to clients and follow up on progress toward goals.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans and clinical documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to policies; conduct audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD in Behavioral Health / Social Services

Virginia Board of Counseling registration eligibility

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Clinical Assessor is responsible for assessing potential clients to see if they are appropriate for services the organization renders. He/She will work closely with the Social Workers & others to ensure consistency and or appropriate processes and procedures are adhered to for the clients best possible outcomes. (Full- time in office Position)

Fundamental Components

• Oversees the implementation of healthcare management services for policies & procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. DBHDS, state and federal standards and mandates as applicable)
• Serve as a content model expert and mentor to the team regarding practice standards, quality of interventions, problem resolution and critical thinking
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, service authorizations, and schedule/assign employees to clients; follow up on work results and progress regarding client’s goals.
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of best practice approaches and innovations to better address the member's needs across the continuum of care
• May develop/assist in development and/review new training content
• May collaborate/deliver inter and intra-departmental training sessions
• Protects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to company policies regarding confidentiality
• Manages resources responsible for identification of members, development and implementation of treatment plans, enhancement of medical appropriateness and quality of care and monitoring, evaluating and documenting of care via client Assessments, Service Authorizations, Continued Stays etc.
• Develop treatment plans
• Assesses developmental needs and collaborates with others to identify and implement action plans that support the development of high performing teams
• Establish an environment and work style that promotes the concept of teamwork, cross product integration, and continuum of care thinking that results in strong performance
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to serve as a model change agent and lead change efforts
• Create a positive work environment by acknowledging team contributions, soliciting input, and offering personal assistance, when needed
• Accountable for maintaining, obtaining and completing all documentation that will be required for a client to receive services
• Will drive frequently to hospitals, and etc to assess new clients on a daily basis
• Conducts Audits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or PhD in the Behavioral Health /Social Services field
• Must be registered or eligible for registry with Virginia Board of Counseling
• Meet Virginia State criteria for LMHP/LMHP-E
• Work effectively under pressure and temporary increases to workload
• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software
• Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks associated with providing services to multi-system (e.g. schools, juvenile/adult rehabilitation, children’s administration, and Department of Developmental Disabilities, hospitals,) involved youth/adult and their families
• Solid communication (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skills
• Able to effectively and respectfully resolve conflicts
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic environment
• Able to balance competing demands and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, collaborators, and the general public

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to access clients at many locations and places frequented by clients, such as psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and etc.
• Position doesn't reimburse for mileage, fuel and or tolls.
• Position requires working a schedule which includes some weekends & being on call.