Clinical Assessor

Life Consultants Inc.

Clinical Assessor

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    The Clinical Assessor is responsible for assessing potential clients to see if they are appropriate for services the organization renders. He/She will work closely with the Social Workers & others to ensure consistency and or appropriate processes and procedures are adhered to for the clients best possible outcomes.

    Fundamental Components:

    Oversees the implementation of healthcare management services for policies & procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. DBHDS, state and federal standards and mandates as applicable)

    Serve as a content model expert and mentor to the team regarding practice standards, quality of interventions, problem resolution and critical thinking

    Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, service authorizations, and schedule/assign employees to clients; follow up on work results and progress regarding client’s goals.

    Ensure implementation and monitoring of best practice approaches and innovations to better address the member's needs across the continuum of care

    May develop/assist in development and/review new training content

    May collaborate/deliver inter and intra-departmental training sessions

    Protects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to company policies regarding confidentiality

    Manages resources responsible for identification of members, development and implementation of treatment plans, enhancement of medical appropriateness and quality of care and monitoring, evaluating and documenting of care via client Assessments, Service Authorizations, Continued Stays etc.

    Develop treatment plans

    Assesses developmental needs and collaborates with others to identify and implement action plans that support the development of high performing teams

    Establish an environment and work style that promotes the concept of teamwork, cross product integration, and continuum of care thinking that results in strong performance

    Consistently demonstrates the ability to serve as a model change agent and lead change efforts

    Create a positive work environment by acknowledging team contributions, soliciting input, and offering personal assistance, when needed

    Accountable for maintaining, obtaining and completing all documentation that will be required for a client to receive services

    Will drive frequently to clients homes, or hospitals etc to assess new clients on a daily basis

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s Degree or PhD in the Behavioral Health /Social Services field

    Must be registered or eligible for registry with Virginia Board of Counseling

    Meet Virginia State criteria for LMHP/LMHP-E

    Work effectively under pressure and temporary increases to workload

    Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software

    Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks associated with providing services to multi-system (e.g. schools, juvenile/adult rehabilitation, children’s administration, and Department of Developmental Disabilities, hospitals,) involved youth/adult and their families

    Solid communication (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skills

    Able to effectively and respectfully resolve conflicts

    Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic environment

    Able to balance competing demands and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, collaborators, and the general public

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Must be able to access clients at many locations and places frequented by clients, such as psychiatric facilities, hospitals, their homes etc.

    Position requires driving your own vehicle as well as picking up and dropping client off whenever necessary to meet program needs. (Valid VA state driver license and car insurance is required per state law)

    Position doesn't reimburse for mileage, fuel and or tolls.

    Position requires working a schedule which includes some weekends & being on call.