Licensed Counselor, Intake Assessor

Summary

The Intake Assessment Counselor/Utilization Review Specialist is responsible for the assessment, screening, referral, and utilization review functions requiring the Behavioral Medicine Service for the Ashtabula Regional Medical Center Behavioral Medicine Service line. Performs the initial screenings and interventions for patients/potential patients requiring Behavioral Medicine Services. Provides limited case management services to insure movement between service elements. Verifies, pre-certifies, and secures authorization for all services prior to service provision. This role will actively seek the Behavioral Medicine Unit Nursing leadership on behalf of placing patients safely.

Job Duties

• Completes comprehensive mental status, psychosocial, risk, and chemical use assessments. Identifies crisis needs. Participates in ongoing assessment and care plan recommendations for patients awaiting disposition.
• Provides crisis intervention services using therapeutic intervention that aligns with standards of care based off current research and evidence-based practice.
• Supplies information to the medical team for consideration of a differential diagnosis.
• Recognizes significant changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
• Navigates insurance verification and pre-certification processes for behavioral health carve-outs.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in the formulation of an individualized plan of care. Develops appropriate patient goals for the identified problem.
• Serves as patient advocate
• Process referred cases to an appropriate disposition which may include inpatient placement or assist with the community for a successful discharge plan.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Licensed Social Worker, (LSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPNC), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC-III), required.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation (LISW-S), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S), preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with various treatment modalities for children, adolescents, adults, gero-psychiatric and chemically dependent populations.

Required Length and Type of Experience

One year of clinical experience or internship in a clinical setting.

Required Licensure

LSW, LPC, or LCDC-III, required

LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, or LPCC-S, preferred.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

Required to walk, stand, bend, and sit. Routine and/or daily tasks or procedures occasionally expose them to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Must be able to remain calm and function early in a stressful, potentially violent, environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & Critical Illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy!
• Monthly Gym Membership discount
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working for a full-time employer.