Remote Outpatient Clinical Assessor

Company: Recovery Centers of America
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Salary is $65,000/year with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.Remote with mixed shift schedule: Must be available to work some days and some evenings. The Clinical Assessor (LHMC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, LADC-I, LSW in Massachusetts or PhD) at Recovery Centers of America will conduct assessments via telehealth to determine proper level of care for our substance abuse and mental health programs.Specific Responsibilities:

• Support collaboration and communication with RCA inpatient staff and RCA outpatient staff for scheduling step down assessments.
• Attend weekly IP case management meetings to ensure proper step down, and scheduling of assessments.
• Schedule clients and ensure financial responsibilities are reviewed.
• Understands and educates clients and staff on RCA's continuum of care.
• Complete individualized treatment plan goals and objectives within designated timeframes.
• Update assessment trackers daily and communicate any noticeable trends to the supervisor
• Actively participate in the development and assessment of individual treatment and service plans.
• Completes intake Biopsychosocial Assessments, including all electronic forms required by RCA and/or third-party payors and evaluates clients' mental and physical health, addiction severity, and/or problem behavior. Assess their readiness for treatment and articulate clinical rationale for recommended level of care.
• Utilizes recognized evidence based therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, 12-Step, psychoanalytic, motivational interviewing, and stages of change.
• Is familiar with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and can objectively discuss options with clients.Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or another related human services field required.
  • Licensure as LHMC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, LADC-I, LSW in Massachusetts or PhD in psychology required.
  • Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse setting serving culturally diverse populations required.
  • Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Vision insuranceSchedule:
      • Day shift
      • Night shiftApplication Question(s):
        • Are you interested in a flexible schedule and available to work a mixed shift (some days/some evenings)?Education:
          • Master's (Required)Experience:
            • a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse setting: 1 year (Required)
            • patient assessment: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
              • LHMC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, LADC-I, LSW in Massachusetts or PhD in psychology (Required)Travel:
                • New hire 5-day Orientation at the Westminster, MA, location

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