HealthWest · 12 hours ago
Clinical Behavioral Assessor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expHealthWest is a behavioral health service provider in Muskegon County, Michigan, seeking a Clinical Behavioral Assessor. The role involves facilitating the intake process for residents, determining client eligibility for services, conducting assessments, and making treatment recommendations to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
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Hiring Manager
Laurie E.
Responsibilities
Facilitates the HealthWest intake process for persons who have Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness
Determines client eligibility for services via telephone screening, Psychosocial assessment and triage
Provides Psychological testing when indicated
Processes client service re-authorizations
Makes determinations regarding client eligibility, medical necessity of services, and level of care
Makes determinations regarding appropriate utilization of agency services
Performs chart and document reviews to establish clinical appropriateness of services
Makes treatment recommendations and identifies risk and liability issues
Consults on a regular basis with other community agencies for the purpose of the coordination of services
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or Social Work
Possess a license or is working toward a license to practice in Psychology as issued by the State of Michigan (LP, LLP, TLLP, LLMSW or LMSW -- LP LLP is preferred)
Have one (1) year full-time post-graduate work experience in psychiatric or developmental disabilities setting/or four (4) semesters internship in a mental health field
Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment
Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification
Considerable knowledge and understanding of Behavioral Health Managed Care concepts
Considerable knowledge of the various services provided by Community Mental Health agency
Knowledge of the functions, organization and policies of various mental health agencies throughout Muskegon County
Knowledge of motivations, interests, attitudes and personal problems of persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities
Considerable ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with agency policies and procedures
Considerable ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in analyzing client and program related problems and recommending appropriate solutions
Considerable ability to review records and make determinations pertaining to the appropriate utilization of services
Considerable ability in using computer systems for evaluating care needs, recording symptoms and authorizing appropriate services
Considerable ability in using the telephone to collect clinical information from potential clients, including clinical formulation and establishing a plan of care
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
Considerable ability to give and receive complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to explain program policies and procedures to inquiring personnel
Ability to speak effectively before boards, committees, and public groups
Preferred
Preferred to have knowledge/experience with administering psychological testing
Bilingual candidates highly desired
Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued
Knowledge and experience working in an Autism program and experience with administering the ADIR and ADOS-2 will be given preference; however, if not experienced in this area, training will be provided
Company
HealthWest
HealthWest is a mental health care.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase