Position Summary The Licensed Clinical Assessor is responsible for completing intake and orientation, including a comprehensive clinical assessment for each youth. Works directly with youth, family and treatment providers in the development of the initial care plan.
Work Schedule: 20-29 hours per week. Flexible to meet family availability including early mornings, late evenings and/or weekends.
Essential Job Duties
Schedule and facilitate intake and orientation for youth (may be performed in homes, community, or AMIkids office),
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments meeting AMIkids and state guidelines; share findings with youth/family/care givers,
Create and maintain accurate documentation of eligibility and authorizations in electronic health records, include pre-authorization, authorization tracking, and re-authorizations, and discharge notifications,
Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students,
Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement,
Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth,
Develop supportive relationships and communicate effectively with youth/families/care givers, and community partners/resources,
Provide consistent and accurate communication with treatment team, billing/finance department, and to youth, families and referral sources,
Conduct ongoing Individualized Care Plan reviews aligned with each youth’s identified needs,
Participate in treatment team meetings and staff meetings to maintain open communication and for the dissemination of information,
Maintain documentation related to services aligned with established guidelines,
Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
Master’s degree in a social services discipline; preferably in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or other Human Service-related field,
Minimum two (2) year experience working in the behavioral health treatment field,
Possess state approved license in one of the following:
Clinical Psychology
Professional Counseling
Social Work
Marriage and Family Therapy
Ability to travel to neighboring cities within catchment area.
What's in it for you? As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
PTO & Paid Holidays
Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.