Qualified Health Professional - Level 1, LMSW/LMHC

Equus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Qualified Health Pro - Level 1 to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and SSA disability evaluations in a NY-based role. The position requires licensed or certified health professionals and at least four years of clinical assessment experience.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, biopsychosocial evaluations, and collaboration with physicians and engagement staff to support customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified health professional required (LCSW, CRC, LMHC or equivalent).
• Minimum of four years clinical assessment experience including document reviews, biopsychosocial assessments, information interviewing, and SSA disability assessment.
• Experience in fast-paced, performance-driven teams.
• Excellent customer service and engagement skills; training or experience in motivational interviewing and care management techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with publicly-funded programs; TANF experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments and reassessments for referred customers.
• Reviews medical and health-related documents using standard procedures.
• Performs bio psychosocial assessments and SSA sequential evaluation for disabilities.
• Identifies functional limitations and determines functional capacity outcomes.
• Coordinates with Review Physicians when outcomes cannot be determined by the clinician.
• Collaborates with Engagment Specialist to ensure follow-up activities.
• Prepares clinical assessment reports and gains customer signatures.
• Participates in team meetings to improve assessment processes.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Care management

Customer service

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed/Certified health professional (LCSW/CRC/LMHC)

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Title: Qualified Health Pro - Level 1 (100209)
• State Location: NY
• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 72,000 - yearly

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Conducts clinical assessments and reassessments with referred customers
• Reviews medical and other health-related documents and conditions using standard procedures
• Reviews any prior documentation, as applicable
• Conducts bio psychosocial assessment using approved questionnaires and techniques
• Conducts the Social Security Administration sequential evaluation process for determining disabilities
• Conducts mental health evaluations for customers identified as in need of evaluation as a result of the clinical assessment process
• Identifies customer functional limitations and makes a functional capacity outcome determination
• May request or conduct additional medical or other assessment to support making a functional capacity outcome determination
• Coordinates Review Physician activities as required when the Qualified Health Professional is unable to make the functional capacity outcome determination of if the customers functional capacity outcome is fully employable or vocational rehabilitation
• Coordinates Evaluating Clinician activities as needed to conduct further medical, mental health, or substance abuse assessment as may be needed to determine the customer’s functional capacity outcome
• Works with the Engagement Specialist to ensure customer outreach related to any needed follow-up activities is conducted
• Compiles clinical assessment forms and documentation and prepares clinical assessment reports as required by HRA
• Signs off on and gains customer signatures on clinical assessments when completed
• Works collaboratively with service track staff to interpret any clinical assessment findings or documents that affect service planning and delivery
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to elicit most complete information from customers during the assessment process
• Participates in team meetings to evaluate and improve clinical assessment processes, including providing input to the design of any clinical assessment forms
• Participates in any required training related to the position and its responsibilities
• Understands and adheres to HRA policies and procedures and RWS standard operating procedures related to clinical assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed or certified health professional: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and/or other credentialed professionals as may be approved by HRA
• Four years clinical assessment experience that includes review of documents, bio psychosocial assessments, information interviewing, and SSA assessment of disabilities
• Experience in a fast-paced, team environment that is performance driven
• Exceptional customer service and engagement skills; training or experience in motivational interviewing and care management techniques
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience with publicly-funded programs; TANF experience preferable
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements related to program responsibilities
• Ability to use various electronic systems to carry out duties and responsibilities

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

APM, including Equus Workforce Solutions, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Dynamic Workforce Solutions, DESI, AGELIC, and Grant Associates, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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