Evaluator

Centerstone; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, warm, supportive culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking an Evaluator to perform comprehensive screenings and assessments in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and empathy for clients as you outline treatment objectives and coordinate with care teams.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, generous PTO, mileage reimbursement, and ongoing training. A Master’s degree and state-licensure eligibility are required, with career growth

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or equivalent.
• Two or more years of relevant practice experience.
• Ability to use electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough screenings and assessments to evaluate eligibility.
• Analyze functioning levels and outline objectives for treatment plans.
• Collaborate with support teams to optimize scheduling and minimize disruptions.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and meet deadlines.
• Develop follow-up strategies for evaluated clients.
• Assist with research, grant procurement, and contract work.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Tools

EMR software

Job description

**Job Description:****$2,000 Sign on Bonus!****Job Title:** Evaluator**Location:** Connection Center - Columbia, Missouri**Department:** Connection Services**Employment Type:** Full-time **Job Summary:** As an Evaluator, you will excel in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail throughout the assessment process. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential for conveying findings and recommendations clearly and empathetically. Demonstrating solid organizational capabilities, adaptability, and resourcefulness, you're ready to embark on this rewarding opportunity. **Position Perks & Benefits:*** $2,000 Sign-On Bonus* Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay* Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel* NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance* Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive* Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within* Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness* FREE SUPERVISION available **Key Responsibilities:*** Conduct thorough screenings and assessments for those interested in Burrell services to evaluate appropriateness and eligibility.* Analyze individual functioning levels, identify suitable diagnoses, and outline objectives for customized treatment plans.* Engage in active collaboration with support services teams to optimize scheduling and minimize last-minute appointment disruptions.* Ensure meticulous documentation, aligning with best practices and delivered punctually in accordance with department deadlines.* Gather and record requisite data as directed, catering to both internal and external stakeholder demands.* Keep abreast of available Burrell programs, familiarizing oneself with admissions criteria and referral methods.* Formulate exhaustive follow-up strategies for all initially evaluated clients.* Take initiative in managing emergencies, ensuring swift intervention in times of distress.* Cultivate broad insight concerning regional resources and knowhow for connecting clients with vital auxiliary support networks surpassing Burrell's remit.* Actively contribute to peer review engagements and attend departmental/organizational gatherings as stipulated by Burrell guidelines.* Uphold rigorous quality assurance, compliance, revenue cycle procedures, and regulatory frameworks.* Prepare educational materials aimed at increasing community comprehension of mental health matters and fortifying collective response capacities.* Accommodate managerial requests, assisting with research, analysis, grant procurement, contract administration, and similar endeavors.* Foster attentiveness toward quality control mechanisms, complying diligently with all clinical records protocols.* Undergo routine appraisals, completing self-evaluations and monitoring progress against prescribed benchmarks.* Document and escalate critical events alongside corresponding administrative reactions.* Assume supplementary obligations or undertake exceptional projects as allocated by division heads, subject to adjustments and addenda. **Education and/or Experience Qualifications:*** Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent discipline.* Two or more years of relevant practice experience. **Required License/Certification (one of the following):*** Missouri state license as an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT. **Additional Qualifications:*** Excellent communicative aptitude, permitting articulation of complex concepts succinctly.* Strong analytical prowess, enabling astute decision-making under pressure.* Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records systems and associated software tools.**Position Perks & Benefits:****Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Top-notch training:** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive**Career mobility:** advancement opportunities/promoting from within**Welcoming, warm, supportive:** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.**Brightli is on a Mission:**A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.