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Job Title: Clinical Assessor

Reports To: Regional Assessment Manager

Located in Boise, Idaho, Imagine by Northpoint is part of a growing organization dedicated to helping adolescents and their family members in crisis, suffering from mental health disorders and unresolved trauma. Imagine provides a unique setting that offers affordable and effective treatment for teens aged 12 to 17. Our core purpose is to save lives and restore relationships.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Clinical Assessor will provide critical level of care assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, crisis services, case management, and referral services to Northpoint clients. This person is responsible for conducting the initial assessment to determine eligibility and ensure that an initial treatment plan is developed that will identify the services and level of care needed. This position will work with other staff to ensure a smooth transition to treatment services. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to clients and their family members. The Clinical Assessor will complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Conduct confidential substance use and mental health assessments in person or via telehealth to determine the need and level of care for clients
• Make placement to appropriate facility based on the outcome of the assessment interview
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment goals
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support clients in their treatment goals
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client assessments
• Coordinate with Admissions, front desk team members, and other staff as needed to contact clients and guardians to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
• Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs
• Monitor client access to and involvement with the program to help address barriers to treatment; follow up with client and guardian timely to assess satisfaction with adjusting to the program
• Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients
• If client is admitted to one of Northpoint’s facilities, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment; if client is referred to a program of another agency, forward all requested documentation with proper approval
• Work collaboratively with client’s funding sources and Northpoint’s Utilization Review team to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for treatment and support services
• Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for billing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Maintain working knowledge of other agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients and their guardians
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
• Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required
• Provide back-up assistance to Counselors with group and individual therapy sessions as necessary
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Social Sciences or commensurate experience required
• Must hold an active mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment
• Minimum of 1 (one) year experience in relevant field that clearly demonstrates knowledge and skills related to the treatment of mental health disorders
• Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in all areas of job performance including adherence to appropriate professional boundaries and strict confidentiality practices in regard to client activities and documentation
• Experience with trauma-informed services, cognitive behavioral therapies, and motivational therapies
• Able to apply clinical judgment, ethics and accountability to formulate and implement treatment plans and other clinical documentation
• Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating clients assigned
• Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Client service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Must hold an active mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered at hire, and throughout the entire duration of employment
• LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or LMFT preferred. License-eligible individuals are encouraged to inquire about opportunities for those working towards licensure
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must maintain current nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None directly

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.

• Work environment is both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities for adults and adolescents. Exposure to emotionally impaired patients will be frequent. Stress ranges from low to high depending on the situation
• Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Must be reasonably capable of lifting fifteen (15) pounds
• Indoor treatment setting and office environment
• Use of a mouse and keyboard

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of new employee orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work, including acknowledgment of all Company policies
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background and professional reference checks
• Completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation:

• $32.00- $43.00 per hour

Professional Development:

• Northpoint provides reimbursement for clinical licensure fees
• Northpoint provides clinical supervision for licensure at no cost to the employee
• Professional development, and the opportunity for continuing education credits to maintain licensure is provided at no cost to the employee

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• 85% Employer Paid Medical premium for employee level coverage – spouse and dependent premiums are subsidized at 50%
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 10 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Consumer discounts through LifeMart
• Free parking!

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, Nampa); reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.