[Hiring] Intake & Assessment Therapist @ABHS

Role Description

To provide assessment, evaluation, supportive therapy and therapeutic support to clients seeking mental health services. The Intake and Assessment Therapist participates in multi-disciplinary team planning; clinical supervision; assists with intake and assumes administrative responsibilities in conjunction with Victory Bay’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 2-4 years’ experience working in Clinical Treatment environment.
• Current CPR Certification
• Narcan Certified

Requirements

• Performs evaluations and intake assessments, including understanding of DSM-V diagnoses, treatment planning, and input of various clinical and non-clinical information into electronic medical record.
• Assesses clients’ needs and communicates with all involved parties following HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Collects data and comprises reports of specific crisis and intake data as assigned.
• Arranges for follow-up appointments with appropriate medical (APN or Psychiatrist) and/or clinical (Therapist) staff member.
• Ensures that all necessary paperwork and documentation are forwarded to appropriate staff.
• Prepares progress notes and/or crisis intervention notes and documents all client telephonic/face-to-face contacts.
• Maintains all other clinical records as required.
• Maintains knowledge of Electronic Medical Record system and changes.
• Acts as liaison between all outside crisis intervention services when necessary.
• Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Takes constructive feedback and prevents discourse among peers.
• Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
• Wears business casual attire as per dress code policy.

Benefits

• Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as required to accommodate client needs.

Working Conditions

• Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
• May have several responsibilities at once; interaction with others is constant and can be interruptive.
• Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and maintain a positive work ethic in a high-pressure environment.
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.