About this opportunity
North Community Counseling Centers Inc lists this Clinical Intake Counselor - LSW, LPC, MFT opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assessment Specialist
North Community Counseling Centers (NCCC) is a nonprofit mental health agency that has been providing essential services since 1968. We're on a mission to assist people in the community and help them achieve their maximum potential by providing behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable, and safe environment. NCCC has four outpatient treatment locations, community and school-based programs, and a variety of programs including: substance disorder treatment, youth and adolescent programming, and medication management. We invite you to join our team and start changing lives today.
North Community is looking for an LSW, LPC, or MFT for our Assessment Specialist position. This role completes intakes, diagnostic assessments, and individual service plans for NCCC clients. The Assessment Specialist is a key role for the agency and is the first point of contact for hospital, ADAMH, and community partner referrals. This position represents NCCC in the community and is responsible for building positive therapeutic rapport with new clients, established clients, and community partners. This position requires travel to Twin Valley Behavioral Health and local inpatient hospitals and possible client transport. This individual must have an LSW, LPC, MFT license or higher.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Works closely with hospital staff including discharge planners, physicians, social workers, case managers, inpatient units and administration to provide direct and indirect care to clients.
Works with hospital social worker to begin the housing process if needed.
Develops and maintains new and current relationships with assigned hospital(s).
Provides initial and ongoing diagnostic assessments of both hospital and agency clients in the hospital and for the agency and completes the Hospital ISP.
Provides BH counseling and CPST for clients through home, office and hospital visits.
Continues to work with clients for up to three months upon discharge to ensure proper and complete linkage with resources and continuity of care.
Attend treatment team meetings.
Qualifications:
Must have an LSW/LPC/MFT license or higher.
Previous experience in social work or counseling
Strong documentation skills and ability to use electronic health record system
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Strong leadership qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid Driver's license & insurance
Able to pass a background check and drug test
$50,000 - $55,000 Annual Salary
Generous Paid Time off & Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
8 hour shift Monday thru Friday
North Community Counseling Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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