Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinician — Assessment Expert

Pmhcc,-Inc.-1; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PMHCC, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments and formulate case plans for extended inpatient psychiatric care as requested by the Department of Behavioral Health.

You will work with the Clinical Program Manager to coordinate care and ensure compliance. The role requires strong interviewing, assessment, and writing skills, plus knowledge of DSM-IV and Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years clinical experience or master’s with 5 years clinical experience
• Knowledge of word processing, Excel and office equipment

Responsibilities

• Schedule referrals and interview members; confirm required materials for referral packets.
• Interview members and consult with the treatment team; ensure all forms are completed properly.
• Initiate contacts to formulate clinical opinion on need for extended hospitalization.
• Review related documentation and complete assessments within allotted time.
• Maintain communication with referral staff to ensure appropriate disposition.
• Review mental status and treatment response with the clinical team; prepare summaries.
• Participate in staff meetings and case conferences; apply clinical guidelines.
• Know community-based resources in Philadelphia.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interviewing skills

DSM-IV knowledge

MS Word

Excel

Writing ability

Medical necessity criteria

Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria

Trauma-focused training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology / clinical social work / human service

Job description

PMHCC, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments and formulate case plans for extended inpatient psychiatric care as requested by the Department of Behavioral Health.

You will work with the Clinical Program Manager to coordinate care and ensure compliance. The role requires strong interviewing, assessment, and writing skills, plus knowledge of DSM-IV and Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria.