Community Based Mental Health Assessor (LPC or LCSW)

EMS; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EMS of Virginia is seeking a skilled Community Based Mental Health Assessor to complete assessments for Intensive In-home, Mental Health Skill Building, and Crisis Services. The assessor must be licensed in Virginia as an LPC or LCSW, or be eligible for supervision toward licensure, with licensure supervision provided by EMS.

Duties include meeting clients in person or virtually, documenting assessments in Lauris, gathering information for Medicaid MCO authorizations, and submitting requests to

Qualifications

• Licensed in Virginia as an LPC or LCSW, or eligible for supervision toward licensure.
• EMS will provide licensure supervision to the right candidate.
• Experience conducting mental health assessments in community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients in person or virtually to conduct comprehensive mental health assessment.
• Complete assessment documentation in electronic health record (Lauris).
• Gather information for submission of authorization requests to Medicaid MCOs.
• Electronically submit authorization requests to MCOs.
• Communicate with assessment and supervisory team about the process.

Skills

LPC

LCSW

Licensed-Eligible

Supervisees in Social Work

Job description

Community Based Mental Health Assessor

(LPC or LCSW; or Licensed-Eligible Residents or Supervisees in Social Work)

EMS of Virginia is seeking a skilled assessor who will complete assessments for our community-based programs, including Intensive In-home, Mental Health Skill Building, and Crisis Services. The successful individual will be licensed in the state of Virginia as an LPC or LCSW, or be eligible for supervision toward licensure. EMS will provide the licensure supervision to the right candidate, as an added benefit of the position.

Duties include:

• Meet with clients in person or virtually to conduct comprehensive mental health assessment
• Complete assessment documentation in electronic health record (Lauris)
• Gather information for submission of request of authorization to Medicaid MCOs
• Electronically submit authorizations requests to MCOs
• Communicate with assessment and supervisory team about the process

Successful candidate will be available to complete 3-6 assessments per week, up to 20 hours per week. Scheduling will be flexible based on client need and request for services. Pay is $25 per hour with opportunity for incentives based on performance. There is an opportunity for growth with this position, if desired, for the right candidate. Be a part of a team that values quality, relationships, and community partnerships!

We look forward to hearing from you!