Clinical and Community Support Assessor III

Company Overview

Life Empowerment Services is a private practice and social service agency dedicated to making a positive impact on lives through person-centered and trauma-informed clinical support. Our mission is to heal, empower, and restore individuals and families within the community, fostering emotional wholeness and individual strengths.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Operations, the Clinical & Community Support Assessor will provide case coordination and complete clinical assessments for individuals and families within the home, community, and office setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Counselor or Social Worker with one of the following licenses: LPC, LCSW, LMFT with minimum of 5-year post-graduate experience
• Previous experience in a clinical/therapeutic role in the healthcare field or clinical environment (Community-Based/Social Services experience)
• Previous experience providing clinical assessment & therapy services for Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is a plus
• 6 months experience with a Georgia core provider or Agency providing in-home services is a plus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationship and collaborate with case managers, contractors, and community partners to ensure effective treatment and case collaboration
• Perform clinical assessment services to include (Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parental Fitness, Trauma, Comprehensive Client and Family Assessments, Bonding and Attachment). Please note other trainings may be required to complete certain assessments
• Support agency training and development needs
• Facilitate clinical and support training for agency awareness and development
• Providing support to the clinical team, including interns
• Grow and build assessment team
• Coordinate clinical services, including assigning cases, and requesting services
• Monitor clinical assessment referrals to ensure that services are completed efficiently and timely
• Assist with interviews and conduct orientation and training on clinical assessment policies and procedures
• Reviewing clinical documentation to ensure that services meet agency guidelines and expectations
• Must be willing to commute and see clients in their home and community, as well as in-office
• Document & maintain case notes in the online electronic health record system (eCase Notes)
• Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with other agency staff
• Uphold current and developing agency processes to ensure a standard of care is met
• Maintain all applicable certifications and licensure including CPR certification
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Embrace the vision and mission of the agency
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Experience with writing clinical assessments
• Knowledge of electronic health record and practice management systems (e-Case Notes a plus)
• Passion for serving communities and rendering effective treatment
• Interpersonal Skills – Strong desire to support others and instruct in ways that empower
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and navigate electronic medical record. MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) experience required
• Reliable transportation
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Growth & team oriented – Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Confidentiality – Comply with all HIPAA regulations. Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality
• Decision Making and Problem Solving – Ability to make critical decisions and solve problems while following agency and partner policies and procedures
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Must also be able to work after school hours and some evenings and weekends
• Organization Skills – Must have planning skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Efficient with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers) and demonstrated professional demeanor
• Ability to pass all vital background checks/screenings

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• In office position with community engagement; Hybrid opportunities available after 90 days.
• 40-hour work week, Some weekend work will be required
• Mileage reimbursement, health benefits, and bonus pay
• Clinical supervision offered towards licensure
• Interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, clients, etc.
• Growing and Developing agency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• This position is a full-time, employment-based role that requires in-office work. Are you able to commit to this schedule and work environment?
• Are you currently fully licensed in the state of Georgia as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT?
• Do you have experience completing DFCS-related clinical assessments (such as Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parental Fitness, CCFAs, Attachment and Bonding, or Trauma Assessments)? If so, list the ones that you have experience with.
• Have you completed the CCFA (Comprehensive Child & Family Assessment) certification training?

Work Location: In person