Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Clinical Assessor

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Professionals and SMARTS Recovery, by VABODE, provides mental health and addiction recovery services to individuals and families throughout the state of Virginia, for over 30-years. We share in the rich heritage of our non-profit organization, Christian Soldiers Charities and Missions, and strive to help those affected the most by mental health, resulting in poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, emotional and behavioral needs. This missions of our services continues to be to demonstrate the Love of God at the forefront of our behavioral health, human services, outreach and evangelism efforts. We are seeking a licensed or licensed-eligible (LPC, LSATP, or LCSW) professional to join our team IMMEDIATELY as a part-time to full time assessor for multiple programs including Substance Abuse (primarily) and Behavioral Health services in the Greater Richmond area (includes Chesterfield, VA-main office location).

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual hired for this position will conduct ASAM assessments and other mental health services assessments as scheduled, on average 4 days per week. The primary responsibilities are:

1. Complete initial ASAM assessment and intake paperwork of clients referred for a substance abuse assessment.

2. May also provide case management or therapy as needed. 

2. Screening referral calls.

3. Request referral information (if from the hospital) and/or fill out a referral statement with pertinent information.

4. Check Medicaid Status on Medicaid and Magellan Websites. (Magellan has a recent address, which is an important piece of information). Note: which type of insurance do they have to determine the expected stay.

5. Completes initial authorization(s) as outlined by Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).

6. Complete Initial ISP before the end of the assessment interview with the client.

7. Completes intake note on all clients assessed for substance abuse services.

8. Other duties based on Experience and License  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed and in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals in psychology, social work, or human services field. This documentation will be due upon accepting the position.

Benefits:

Work Hours: 

Part-time (flexible, to be determined with the right candidate)

Work Environment:

Clinical office setting.