Assessor/Clinician- State of Virginia Licensed LMHP and LCSW - OUTPATIENT

Job Description

Job Description

100% Remote LCSW - Part-time or Full-time Roles Available

M.I.N.K.S. Youth & Family Services  is currently hiring LCSWs who are independently licensed for part-time or full-time 100% teletherapy positions in a variety of settings.

Mobile Crisis Response and Community Stabiliztion services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide for rapid response, assessment and early intervention to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Services are deployed in real-time to the location of the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The purpose of this service is to i) de-escalate the behavioral health crisis and prevent harm to the individual or others; ii) assist in the prevention of an individual’s acute exacerbation of symptoms; iii) development of an immediate plan to maintain safety; and iv) coordination of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual. The service is approved for 8 hours (32 units).

Duties & Responsibilities: General responsibilities include completing pre-screenings, pre, initial, and re-assessments, client ISP’s, prior authorizations, and clinical supervision of staff.

Complete Pre-Screening Assessment to determine client’s eligibility for services.

• Schedule to meet with client and/or family to conduct a Biopsychosocial Assessment 
• Collaborate with referral sources and other service providers to gather data to complete assessment.
• Complete Biopsychosocial assessment and addendum for agency and make appropriate service recommendations. 
• Remain within the guideline of the referral at all times. Complete necessary legal documentation and obtain signatures of client and legal guardian(s).
• Complete Preliminary Individualized Service Plans. Complete Prior Authorizations.
• Maintain contact with Program Directors and provide updates of status of referrals.
• Type Biopsychosocial Assessment and Prior Authorization (Within 24 hours ) and submit to Clinical Director/Program Director for review.
• Responsible for development of treatment plans, therapy notes, and written reports. 
• Provides case management services, individual, couples, group, and/or family therapy. 
• Provides discharge planning including target discharge date and sets preliminary goals. 
• Maintains on-going discussion with each client on their progress in reaching their goals. 
• Monitors treatment planning and adjust treatment intensity as indicated by progress of client. 
• Encourage client and/or guardian to schedule needed appointments with health care providers.
• Implement and utilize resources during sessions as deemed clinically appropriate based on client’s individualized issues.
• Maintain a strengths-based approach while working with clients to assist in the retention of dignity and the development of intrinsic qualities.
• Maintains on-going documentation of all collateral contacts. 
• Remain abreast of changes within the human services field. 
• Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy, and completeness of case files. 
• In consultation with the Clinical Director, refers clients to supportive services for supplemental treatment and counseling when applicable.
• Provides on-call support and coverage for clinical services.  Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Knowledge of social work/counseling principles and practices, and current social, economic, and health concerns and problems, both globally and locally.  Knowledge of individual and group behavior and of current literature and trends in the human services field.  Aware of community resources available to meet clients’ needs.  Experience and

extensive knowledge of crisis interventions.  Requires excellent computer, organization & multi-tasking skills.  Knowledge of and able to implement case management practices and life skills training.  Requires excellent computer, organization & multi-tasking skills. appropriate interventions, training strategies, and methods of supporting individuals with functional limitations (if applicable).

Education & Experience: Must possess a Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field from an accredited four-year college or university plus a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e. 60 hours of college credits and experience working with youth).  Experience and knowledge of crisis interventions and therapeutic modalities. Prefer candidate to be a LCSW, LPC, or LCP.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:   Licensed Therapist/Clinician must be an authorized Medicaid Provider and keep CAQH certification up-to-date. Possession of vehicle to use for work related travel, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance. CPR - first aid certified, medication management and restraint training, and successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations.

Physical Demands:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to fingers, handle, and/or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and/or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25

pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  Demonstrate ability to participate in physical restraints, First Aid, CPR, outdoor/recreational activities (as needed), and nonviolent crisis intervention.

Other Requirements:   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Drug free work environment.