What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Assessment Specialist position at The Jewish Board?
All Staten Island programs are allotted a $4,420 commuter differential that is applicable to anyone who currently works or is hired to work on Staten Island who doesn’t live in Staten Island in addition to the base salary there is an additional SI Differential attached.
PURPOSE:
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
The Clinical Assessment Specialist Social Worker provides comprehensive intake assessments for clients entering the MHOTRS clinics under CCBHC umbrella with the goal of assessing their needs and making the appropriate recommendations for treatment and linkages to supportive services.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Licensed Clinical Assessment Specialist is an integral part of the client's initial experience. This position requires a person with good engagement skills and ability to elicit important clinical history from a client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review demographic and clinical information prior to engaging in intake process to ensure accuracy of information
- Provide a comprehensive assessment of client’s social determinants of heath needs including mental health, substance use disorders, financial, housing, legal and medical needs
- Expected to complete between 6-8 intakes per day
- Present a clinical formulation in a clear and precise manner during disposition team meetings
- Ability to make recommendations for treatment modality based on clinical information obtained
- Conduct crisis evaluations and provide crisis stabilization interventions
- Make appropriate referrals for various levels of care both within the CCBHC and in the community as needed
- Assess for risk and prioritize cases deemed to be high risk for treatment. Risk includes suicide attempts/suicidal ideation or risk; symptoms of psychosis or delusions; suspicion of physical or sexual abuse; cases of domestic violence; etc.
- Develop an understanding of various support services to make an accurate referral for services when needed
- Collaborate with partnering programs/services to ensure smooth access and connection to care
- Engage in Evidence based training to develop strong diagnostic skills (SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing and others as assigned)
- Ensure timely completion (48 hours) of all intake documents into the electronic health record.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge and skills with evidence-based practices to enhance engagement
- Knowledge and experience with trauma informed care
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
- NYS license in clinical social work (LCSW) required or LMHC- DP (diagnostic privileges)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working in a clinic setting
- Bilingual Spanish English preferred but not required
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Proficient with electronic health records; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (i.e., Zoom)
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
- The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
- In person work setting. Schedules to be developed in collaboration with Deputy Program Director and are based on the needs of the programs and clients served.
- This is a hybrid Role requiring two evening shifts per week
Location: 1765 South Avenue Staten Island, New York 10314
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $80,000