Clinical Therapist: Intake & Diagnostic Assessments

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake to provide timely, comprehensive behavioral health screening and assessment for children, youth, adults, and families in a hybrid California setting.

The role includes DSM-based diagnostic formulation, determining medical necessity, risk assessment, crisis response, referrals, and collaboration with providers to ensure appropriate levels of care and service continuity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or another related behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Conduces timely, comprehensive clinical screenings and assessments.
• Formulates diagnoses and case conceptualizations using DSM criteria.
• Determines level of care and medical necessity, coordinates services.
• Performs risk assessment and crisis response with safety planning.
• Maintains thorough documentation and uses LOCUS/IP-CANS for outcomes.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or another related behavioral health field

Job description

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake to provide timely, comprehensive behavioral health screening and assessment for children, youth, adults, and families in a hybrid California setting.

The role includes DSM-based diagnostic formulation, determining medical necessity, risk assessment, crisis response, referrals, and collaboration with providers to ensure appropriate levels of care and service continuity.