What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Assessor position at New Leaf Wellness Center?
Job Description
As a behavioral health assessor for NLWC you will have a special opportunity to coordinate and provide specialized treatment by conducting the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA), and mental health rehabilitation services. You will closely collaborate with the patients, their families, and other members of the NLWC patient care team to maintain continuity of patient care to develop and achieve the patient’s treatment goals that promote their overall wellness.
Main Job Functions
Assess physical, environmental, and emotional factors to determine appropriate mental health and/or behavioral needs for patients in accordance with assessment guidelines.
Work in collaboration with the patient and caregivers along with NLWC treatment team to meet the emotional and/or behavioral needs of the patient.
Utilize a combination of NLWC resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to provide high levels of patient care services.
Actively participates in NLWC treatment team meetings in order to provide optimized quality care.
Assist with clerical duties as needed.
Essential Duties
Conduct assessment for each patient receiving case management services and continue conducting assessments as needed based on the patients age or needs. CANS/ANSA assessments must be done every 90 days for children/teens and 180 days for adults.
Develop an individual treatment care plan for each client following determination of needs and strengths.
Promote client’s wellbeing by assisting in applying, advocating, or monitoring of any necessary community resources, services, or programs.
Provide skills training and psychosocial rehabilitative services to support client’s development of independent living skills, social/communication skills, coping techniques, resilience, and overall life-domain wellbeing.
Render necessary communication, support, coordination, and monitoring of assigned caseload.
Provide treatment and medication adherence education and support.
Ensure service delivery aligns with NLWC policy, regulation, and case management standards.
Ensure service data, progress notes, treatment plans, and other necessary documentation are entered within time requirements.
Maintain integrity and accountability during service-rendering and documentation, understanding organization’s zero-tolerance policy.
Other duties as assigned by New Leaf Program Manager.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Work is performed mostly in office setting but outside the office in the community is sometimes required.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time, must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard.
Must be able to have face to face conversation with company visitors, patients, and staff.
Must be able to walk long distances and lift 25 lbs.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Master’s or a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field and two (2) years of qualifying experience. Qualifying experience means verifiable fulltime employment in a human services or related field.
CANS and ANSA certified and must maintain yearly certification.
Complete the state TMHP and MCO Case Management required trainings as needed.
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and recommended personal malpractice/liability insurance to complete home visits.
Proficient in computers and relevant software applications as well as practice management technology including electronic recordkeeping.
Demonstrated initiative and strong organizational skills.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal with welcoming body language.
Must be able to professionally interact with staff and company leadership to problem solve issues or conflicts.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Strong multitasking and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Cleared background check from appropriate entity.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Special Conditions
NLWC Case Management program is a client centered program, and as such, requires occasional travel for home visits as well as training. The person holding this position must hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is not offered for work related travel.
COVID-19 considerations: Candidates are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but must adhere to office policies and patient requirements regarding the use of safety equipment while conducting NLWC business. If you do test positive you must let NLWC know and abide by set regulations.
Job Type: Salaried Employee
Schedule: Employee is required to work a typical business-like schedule as needed by Company.
GENERAL SIGN OFF: The employee is expected to adhere to all company polices and procedures as well as typical office appropriate behaviors and actions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20