Level of Care Assessment Clinician - LCSW - LPCC

Job description

Licensed Counselor Position

Revive is an approved STAR Student Loan Repayment Program site! We are seeking a licensed counselor to join our clinical team.

Additional therapist benefits include paid supervision and free access to Relias for continuing education! Plus a $200.00 annual professional development benefit.

Reports To: Assistant Clinical Director FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Flexible Shift: Covering hours between 8am ·9 pm; Including on call rotation

Position Summary: As a LOCA Clinician, you are responsible for reviewing and pre-screening information collected by paraprofessional staff and applying ASAM 4th Edition criteria to determine the appropriate Level of Care placement for individuals seeking substance use disorder services. The clinician evaluates the available information across applicable ASAM dimensions, identifies dimensional drivers and service needs, applies clinical judgment, and documents the recommended Level of Care. This position is focused on clinical review and placement determination and does not provide ongoing treatment services.

General Responsibilities:

Review prescreening information collected by paraprofessional staff for completeness and clinical relevance

Evaluate available information across applicable ASAM 4th Edition dimensions and identify dimensional drivers influencing placement

Apply ASAM 4th Edition criteria and clinical judgment to determine the appropriate Level of Care

Identify when additional information or clinical clarification is necessary before making a placement determination

Document the clinical rationale supporting the recommended ASAM Level of Care

Identify clinical needs, risks or barriers that may affect appropriate placement

Communicate Level of Care recommendations to designated admissions, clinical and program staff to support appropriate placement and continuity of care

Recommend referral to external services when an individual's assessed needs cannot be appropriately addressed within available Revive Ministries Inc. Programs

Complete assessment review and placement documentation accurately within established organizational timeframes

Maintain compliance with applicable organizational policies, ASAM standards, payer requirements and state and federal regulations related to assessment, documentation, confidentiality and scope of practice

All other duties as assigned

Background/ Education:

Master's degree from a properly accredited institution with current KY licensure is required

Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or substance use Be able to develop treatment plans with specific goals and objectives corresponding to each client's needs.

Qualifications Requirements:

Must have knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)); computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs/ MS Outlook (e-mail), Electronic Health Records, and internet familiarity.

Experience working with individuals and/or families who have various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions. Fully licensed LCSW or LPCC.

Skills Required:

Must have organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Communicate effectively in oral and written format.

Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Must have ability to work independently and work in a stressful and busy environment.

Analyze treatment plans, which include the diagnosis of client behavioral and emotional problems.

Utilizing knowledge of a variety of therapeutic models and theories to understand and plan intervention strategies for a variety of patients

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach overhead and lift up to 10 pounds; travel outside of the office and/or attend meetings both during and after normal work hours, both at or away from the work site. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Requires about 6 hours of sitting and no more than 2 hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday. No significant stooping is required.

Environmental Conditions:

The employee will work indoors in a residential setting with central heat and air conditioning. The house itself is open and ventilated well with central heat and air conditioning. The person may work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions during times of community activities for clients.

Mental Demands:

There are several daily deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant levels of stress to some individuals. The position must deal with the clients, staff, and insurance representatives daily on a variety of issues.

Work Expectations:

Minimum of 40 hours per week; must be available on-call in unusual events related to client emergencies

Must be able to work well with other staff and clients

Minimal travel required

At-Will Employer Statement:

Revive Life House/ Ministries is an At-Will employer. This means that regardless of any provision on this form, the company or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this employee job description or in any document or statement, written or oral, shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will. No officer, employee or representative of the company is authorized to enter into an agreement-express or implied-with any individual for employment for a specified period unless such an agreement is in a written contract signed by the Executive Director or Program Director of the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Revive Ministries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we comply with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. No person shall be discriminated against in employment, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, layoffs, any form of compensation or any term or condition of employment based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, tobacco use, gender identity, genetic information, military status, pregnancy or childbirth, status as a smoker or non-smoker, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

Worksite address

nicholasville, KY, 40356, US

Who can apply

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