Clinical Assesor

Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families.

As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs : prevention, education, treatment, and housing.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The QOPC Clinical Assessor is responsible for establishing rapport with new clients. The assessor will assess new clients to determine eligibility, complete a psychosocial and other assessment tool, assign a diagnosis and enroll clients in the appropriate agency programs.

The Clinical Assessor is also responsible to conduct a warm hand-off to the assigned treatment team or outside referrals, if necessary.

CORE FUNCTIONS

The following job-related functions may not include all of the duties, knowledge or

abilities associated with this position :

Professional, trauma informed and efficient delivery of CSTAR diagnosis and intake

services according to approved policies and procedures

Admit clients to appropriate program and educate clients about programs and

treatment choices.

• Administer a variety of screenings covering addiction, mental health, trauma and daily functioning.
• Provide individual counseling, assessments, evaluations, referrals and assists

clients with establishing goals and other functional aspects related to the recovery

process

Maintain clients' charts, records and files regarding goals, evaluation and updates

in accordance with DMH and COA standards

• Assist in communicating with outside agencies, such as detox / treatment centers, AA, Catholic Charities' agencies
• Attend staff meetings and keep abreast of program and clients' status, facilitate

group meetings, supervision, case consultation and program components as

needed

Pursue continuing professional development, join appropriate professional groups,

and attend pertinent meetings

Supervise general guidelines and hygiene of self, staff, clients and of physical area

utilized by Agency

Responsible for meeting monthly billing expectations

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sincere dedication to the mission of the Queen of Peace Center
• Highly skilled in developing interpersonal relationships in a highly professional

manner

Experience in working effectively and respectfully with people from many different

backgrounds

• Proficiency in Microsoft windows and Outlook
• Creative and proactive problem solver
• Superb oral and written communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology
• Missouri PLPC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW preferred
• Two years' experience in treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring

disorders

Must have documented experience with diagnosing

Supervision Assistance or internal supervision is offered at a rate of $50 per week for PLPC candidates

Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.

Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination.

Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.