Clinical Assessment Provider – SMI/SED
Job Purpose: The Clinical Assessment Provider meets with new, returning, or prospective patients, asks a series of clinical assessment questions for the purpose of compiling an integrated whole-person behavioral health assessment, then uses this data to determine the best next course of action for that patient.
This is an exempt position that is part of the Behavioral Health Team and reports to their assigned Clinical Director.
What You Will Do:
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Completes SMI/SED evaluations within seven days of patient’s request
- Submit necessary SMI/SED documentation to Solari, staff/coordinate as necessary to support the determination process, and inform the clinical team and client of the outcome.
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Additional administrative steps to coordinate/communicate with patients identified as SMI/SED candidates by their insurance plan
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Interviews patients courteously and professionally to obtain pertinent clinical information.
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Uses the DSM-5 to compile and identify patients’ clinical diagnoses.
- Completes screening of patient’s needs and symptoms to determine the appropriateness of outpatient behavioral health services
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Assesses for risk for all patients and provides safety/crisis planning and resources to patients who identify danger to themselves or others.
- Processes and completes documentation for patients efficiently and in accordance with protocols.
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Outreaches patients who do not attend scheduled appointments and attempt to reschedule within 24 hours.
- Answers and screens inquiry calls and emails from prospective patients.
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Ensures that all admission forms are properly signed and filed and that HIPAA procedures are followed.
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Communicates and coordinates with other team members constructively to reduce conflict and enhance the resolution of issues.
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Respect patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Other duties assigned
What We Need From You:
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Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or another applicable field (required) Valid professional license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D) issued by the state therapying which will be provided (Arizona)
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Clinical Assessment Provider
- Experience using the DSM-5 for behavioral health diagnoses.
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Ability to unify and motivate teams to accomplish goals and objectives.
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Counseling training and experience a plus, licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners or
- Experience with assessment of safety and crisis processes in the state of Arizona preferred.
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Telehealth experience is a plus.
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Knowledgeable of behavioral health services and the general mental health population.
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Exceptional communication skills and ability to de-escalate with the use of discretion required.
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Accurate data entry skills in an electronic medical record and an ability to multi-task multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Perks of Being Part of Denova:
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Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Generous retirement plan with a 4% company match.
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Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
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Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
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Stay ahead with licensure reimbursement and access to the NSCH Loan Repayment Program.
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W2 Position with Flat Rate Base Salary and Comprehensive Malpractice & Liability Insurance.
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Free clinical supervision for associate clinicians and a special tenure program for our independent practitioners.
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And there's so much more waiting for you!
Denova Collaborative Health is an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice based in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Our comprehensive virtual care services are available for residents throughout the entire state of Arizona.
We provide a "whole person" approach to health and promote collaboration among our team of primary care providers and specialists. Our unique service integration of primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and wellness enables our team to provide better health outcomes.