Clinical Assessor

TITLE : Clinical Assessor (LMHP / LMHP-R)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Clinical Director

CLASS SUMMARY :

This class performs initial assessments, comprehensive, and reassessments to evaluate client needs and eligibility for appropriate service programs.

Provides preliminary diagnoses and make recommendations for appropriate treatment options. Responsible for determining eligibility and submitting authorizations to appropriate insurance providers.

DISTINGUISHING ELEMENTS OF THE CLASS :

Impact : The incumbent's work is to evaluate client need and eligibility through the process of intake case conceptualization.

Latitude : All clinical work is guided by a comprehensive treatment plan, program policies, guidelines and instructions supervised directly by the clinical supervisor.

Responsibility for the Work of Others : There is no responsibility outside of the clinical realm.

Interpersonal Contacts : Continuous contact with individuals receiving individual services and regular contact with program and clinical director to provide feedback on home-based clinical issues.

Difficulty : Appropriately relating to a variety of individual personality types requires use of judgment and discretion.

Communications : Incumbent will communicate effectively, in writing and orally, to program director, and clinical staff to maintain appropriate clinical records.

Equipment / Facilities Responsibility : NA

Working Conditions : Assessment and Case Conceptualization involves office contact with program director and staff for purposes of clinical staff during regular office hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

• Excellent knowledge of diagnosing and treatment planning
• Good knowledge of assessment instruments
• Demonstrated skill in treating individuals and families
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and

staff

Formal Training and Work Experience : Clinical Assessor must be licensed (or in residency ) by Virginia State Board of Counseling or Social Work in one of the following areas : LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSATP .

Minimum of two years working with adults, adolescent and family issues. Must meet VDBHDS / DMAS criteria to qualify as a LMHP / LMHP-R.

Licensure :

• Valid state driver's license
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training certification (within 30 days of employment)
• Standard First aid Training certification (within 30 days of employment)

Principle Duties and Responsibilities of Class (Illustrative Only) :

• Performs initial assessments, and make diagnoses
• Assists qualified mental health professionals in planning and implementing Individual Service Plans.
• Reviews clinical files to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires the incumbent to sign the necessary consent forms to allow Central Registry / CPS and criminal background checks to be conducted.

Refusal to sign the consent forms will be an automatic retraction by the incumbent of both the application for employment and / or acceptance of an offer for employment.