Clinical Assessor

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Assessor to join our team. The Clinical Assessor will be responsible for conducting assessments, collecting data, and providing clinical insights to support patient care.

Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health and behavioral issues
- Collect and analyze data related to patient assessments
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Utilize clinical research to enhance assessment techniques

Skills:
The ideal candidate for the Clinical Assessor position should possess the following skills:
- Experience in behavioral health assessments
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of pediatrics and special education
- Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques
- Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Understanding of gender issues counseling
- Experience with medical records coding

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate individual with a passion for providing quality care to patients. If you meet the requirements and are looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Assessor position.

Description of Duties:
Under direct supervision of the Clinical Administrator, provides assessment, re-assessment, and therapeutic services to child & adolescent mental health consumers and their families in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include completion of complex biopsychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Must be familiar with assessing individuals for crisis, diagnostic formulation, and requesting insurance authorization for services.

Individuals in this position must be able to collaborate with community referral sources and must also possess a high level of attention detail under strict time constraints.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with a supervised clinical practicum. Degree must be license eligible and individual must obtain clinical supervision.
Planning, communicating, teamwork, networking, writing, listening, motivating, and critical thinking skills are necessary for success.
Requires basic computer skills. Thorough understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of EMR. Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information.
Must have a valid Georgia drivers’ license.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Valdosta, GA 31602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Valdosta, GA 31602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person