PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The ATC Clinician is responsible for the initial clinical assessment for patients entering services with Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC). This may include the intake assessment for all clinical programs, transfers from Child & Family, transfers from other Community Mental Health Centers, and psychiatric hospital discharges to LRMHC. The ATC Clinician ensures continuity of care through effective discharge planning and care coordination of patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals from LRMHC and all patients being discharged from psychiatric hospital to the Region 3 catchment area and LRMHC services.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & TASKS:
Under the direction of the NTSA Coordinator, and within the center’s program policies and procedures, the Access to Care Clinician performs the following functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
The individual must possess the knowledge, skills and ability noted below or be able to explain and demonstrate how the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities. Must also possess the necessary physical capacities, with or without the aid of mechanical devices or other forms of accommodation, to safely perform the primary functions of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field as specified in He-M426-11 and He-M426-13.
Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience in mental health, crisis intervention or medical setting or related position, offering direct mental health services, including internships.
License/Certifications: License eligible in the state of NH preferred. Valid driver’s license. Able to pass LRMHC criminal records and motor vehicles screening. Must maintain personal auto insurance at level commensurate with agency requirements.
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