Clinical Assessor (Full-time) (Dallas, TX)
Company: Phoenix House Of Texas
Location: Garland
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Phoenix House Texas has provided addiction treatment and
prevention services in Texas since 1995. Each year, we help
adolescents overcome drug and alcohol addiction and find recovery
in order to lead productive drug-free lives. Our motto: To empower
people to not simply live a life in recovery but to experience
their personal strengths to fuel a better, healthier, more
purposeful life.Perks:Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b),
PTO, tuition reimbursement, clinical license reimbursement,
etc.)Great culture and leadership team POSITION SUMMARY Reporting
to the Program Director, the Clinical Assessor is responsible for
ensuring that clients are referred to the appropriate level of care
by screening, interviewing, scheduling, and completing assessments
and completing the intake process with clients and their families
both on-site and in the field. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares daily assessments, screenings, and
diagnoses for prompt referral and intake to the appropriate level
of care. Managing the admissions line and prompt response to
callers utilizing excellent customer service and professionalism.
Assisting a potential client that does not need treatment at
Phoenix House to connect with outside sources to provide the
appropriate resources and care needed. Evaluates test results,
psych evaluations, legal histories, social histories, and drug
assessments, along with other reports/interviews to determine if
the candidate is appropriate for treatment at Phoenix House.
Performs primary counselor duties to clients and their families,
including but are not limited to: Development of treatment plans
for review by a supervisorCounseling services such as crisis
intervention; group, individual, family and didactic
sessionsConducts initial screenings and comprehensive
assessmentsPrepares discharge summary and planningCoordination of
treatment services with probation, school, and other referral
sources.Multi-lingual counselors may be asked to conduct services
in multiple languages to meet the needs of the clients and
families. Determines and prepares a substance abuse diagnostic
impression for each client after reviewing all materials provided,
conducting additional assessments, and completing client/family
interviews. Coordinates and completes the admissions of clients
with approval by their authorized representatives and/or funding
agencies after coordinating with the Assessment & Referral team,
Client Care team, Billing team, and Treatment team to ensure that
potential clients are screened and authorized for treatment by the
appropriate funding source(s). Maintains accurate and timely
documentation utilizing web-based and internal databases in
accordance with the expectations and standards of Phoenix House
policy and procedures, state licensing requirements, and
funding/contract requirements. Has on-call responsibilities for
referrals, admissions, prospective or current patient issues, and
needs. Establishes and maintains community agency communications
and contacts. Assists in verifying benefits and obtaining
authorizations for treatment. Works on a multidisciplinary team to
facilitate client services. Attends weekly clinical supervision and
reviews with the clinical team, including other counselors and the
Clinical Manager as needed. Adheres to the professional ethics and
conduct of standards as established by professional licensure and
the policies of Phoenix House. Attends all required staff training
sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing
requirements, completes all training on time Attends and
participates in program and all staff meetings Adheres to and
promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting
as a role model for others Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS Master's degree in Counseling or
Social WorkMust be a QCC, fully licensed as a LPC, LMFT, LCSW in
the state of Texas; orIf only provisionally licensed (LPC-A, LMSW,
LMFT-A), then must also have a LCDC licensure in the state of
TexasOne or more years of counseling experience which include
providing assessments or admissions for substance abuse or mental
health servicesMust maintain a valid Drivers' License, have proof
of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on
Phoenix House policy KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrated
commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and
Values: I CARE For? Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect,
Excellence, and Forward-Thinking Proficiency in MS Office systems
Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others Communicate
effectively with others both orally and in writing Ability to work
effectively in a fast-paced changing environment Ability to
establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with
patients Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment
modalities Understanding of patient development and family systems
Excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to be
flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented,
and collaborative Skills and ability to engage and develop a
rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds Bilingual
in Spanish preferred Job location: Dallas, TXJob code: 100by
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