Licensed Clinical Intake Specialist

Berks Counseling Center, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. is seeking a clinician to perform comprehensive clinical assessments for prospective clients as part of Open Admission. You will orient clients to services and set up the electronic health record, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient, compliant documentation.

The role requires PA licensure and at least one year of behavioral health experience, with full-time hours and optional Saturday shifts. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active PA Licensure required.
• Counseling experience in mental health and/or drug and alcohol.
• At least 1 year documented work experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours (8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Fri; Saturdays when applicable).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct face to face clinical behavioral health assessments on persons seeking services.
• Determine an appropriate level of care for each client based on established guidelines.
• Assign client to an appropriate clinician based on needs.
• Complete intake notes and comprehensive clinical assessments meeting compliance and medical necessity standards.

Skills

Counseling experience

Behavioral health knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Ability to work 40 hours per week

Education

PA Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Job description

Description

BCC summary:

Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

Berks Counseling Center is a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Summary of job:

You will be responsible for completing a comprehensive clinical assessment on potential clients seeking admission to Berks Counseling Center as part of our Open Admission process. This will include completion of supporting documentation, orienting the client to services, and setting up the electronic health record.

You will…

• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct face to face clinical behavioral health assessments on persons seeking services at Berks Counseling Center as part of BCC’s multidisciplinary admissions team.
• Determine an appropriate level of care for each client based on established guidelines.
• Assign client to an appropriate clinician based on his/her needs.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to complete an intake note and comprehensive clinical assessment that meets compliance standards, medical necessity guidelines, and agency standards as to timeliness and accuracy of documentation.

Requirements

To qualify for the position, you will need…

• Active PA Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Counseling experience in mental health and/or drug and alcohol required
• At least one (1) year documented work experience in a behavioral health setting
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable.

Preferred candidates will …

• Be Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• SEEING: Must be able to see well enough to read reports and use computer.
• HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate to clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency.
• LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.

By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:

• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Licenses and Certificates, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision for licensure and certifications

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following

1. Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
2. Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
3. Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
4. Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.