Northpoint Recovery

Assessor

• Conduct confidential substance use and mental health assessments in person or telehealth to determine the need and level of care for clients
• Make placement to appropriate facility based on the outcome of the assessment interview
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment goals
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support clients in their treatment goals
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client assessments
• Coordinate with Admissions, front desk team members, and other staff as needed to contact clients and guardians to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
• Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs
• Monitor client access to and involvement with the program to help address barriers to treatment; follow up with client and guardian timely to assess satisfaction with adjusting to the program
• Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients
• If client is admitted to one of Northpoint’s facilities, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment; if client is referred to a program of another agency, forward all requested documentation with proper approval
• Work collaboratively with client’s funding sources and Northpoint’s Utilization Review team to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for treatment and support services
• Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for billing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Maintain working knowledge of other agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients and their guardians
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
• Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required
• Provide back-up assistance to Counselors with group and individual therapy sessions as necessary
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

Clinical Assessor

General

• Ensure all persons providing counseling services are functioning within their competent parameters and maintaining education to do so
• Audit charts for policy and procedure compliance, appropriate documentation and completion of all internal paperwork and documents
• Assist and resource clinical team with needs for ongoing CEU requirements
• Create and deliver clinical competency trainings as needed
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

Clinical Assessor

Clinical Supervisor – LMHC