Outpatient Assessment Clinician

Function:

The Assessment Clinician is primarily responsible for completing psychological evaluations, a portion of the intake and orientation process with new clients, the initial diagnostic/comprehensive assessment along with appropriate screeners, and the follow-up assessment review session for clients.

Organizational duties & responsibilities:

1. The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE) clients.
2. Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE.  Facilitates and adheres to the agency’s code of ethics, policies, and procedures.
3. Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
4. Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in-office and in-public when carrying out job duties:  individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.
5. Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.
6. Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.
7. Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.
8. Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts and documents the diagnostic assessment and follow-up assessment review session within the appropriate time frame.
2. Fully reviews the outpatient client orientation packet with clients and family/guardian(s), when applicable.
3. Ensures collection of client and guardian (when applicable) signatures on consent forms and appropriate release of information forms.
4. Ensures clients and families receive positive, welcoming, trauma-sensitive orientation and initial assessment experience.
5. Conducts flexible battery psychological evaluations based on presenting need and completes timely documentation of results, background, conclusions, and recommendations. 
6. When applicable, conduct a timely and thorough follow-up assessment review session with the client and guardian(s).
7. Provides individual, group, collateral, and family treatment to clients, as appropriate, based on clinical issues and treatment needs.
8. Directs the planning and writing of the client’s care plan.
9. Oversee the day-to-day operations of treatment services for their clients.
10. Promotes a positive view of RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies.
11. Maintains current contact notes, session notes, assessment notes and reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames.
12. Attends all therapist meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques.
13. Maintains current licensure and stays within the ethical guidelines the respective licensure board provides.
14. Participates in supervision and consultation regularly.
15. Collaborate effectively with other assigned Re-group services and community partners.
16. Meets minimum requirements for billable time consistently based on caseload and area served.
17. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in schedules and work environment.
18. Provides consistent, quality treatment to all clients on their caseload.
19. Ensure all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
20. Ensure entries in all treatment plans and narrative reports to MCOs are made in a professional, concise, and timely manner.
21. Participates in “on-call” schedule when appropriate.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working conditions/environment:

1. Shift is generally Monday – Friday, but hours will vary based on the client's needs.
2. Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required.
3. Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.
4. Fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.
5. Traveling throughout the week to meet with clients, families, and/or community partners in home and/or school settings and for out-of-town meetings. 
6. The primary work setting is within the office and/or community, including the client’s home, school, or other appropriate location.
7. Maintains a positive, professional attitude contributing to a supportive work environment.

minimum job requirements:

Education:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited university in psychology is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of diagnostic assessment experience is preferred.
Experience in community-based programs is preferred.

Specific Skills and

requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.
Must have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies.
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurability.
Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, write and converse in English.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.

Specialized Licenses or training:

Licensure or license eligible required.
Maintains 40 hours of Annual Training through Relias or other appropriate sources.
Maintains at least minimum training for licensure.
Attends all assigned training specific to job assignment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements 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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell.  The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, or run.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Supervisory REquirements:

None.

This position is eligible for our full-time employee benefit package, which offers a generous 401(k) program with immediate vesting with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%, paid leave, health/dental/vision, and other competitive benefits!

The rate of pay for this position starts at $60,000/annually.