Location: Columbia,MO, USA
Job Description:Summary:The Clinical Intake Specialist will complete an initial screening and evaluation for individuals across the lifespan seeking professional services at Burrell. As part of the initial evaluation, an initial treatment plan and a provisional diagnosis will be established. The Clinical Intake Specialist will provide referral recommendations for relevant services within Burrell programs, and may engage in safety planning and/or provide brief therapy/bridge sessions as clinically appropriate. Pending approval from the Burrell Licensure Committee, the position may include ability to provide clinical supervision to individuals in training.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Functions in accordance with the system's Operational Guidelines and within relevant professional code of ethics.Responsible for meeting department-specific productivity expectations for the minimum number of hours spent providing direct client care, the volume and nature of which is established by supervisory staff, and proactive coordination with support services teams to avoid cancellations within 24-hours of client appointments unless there is an emergency or clear conflict of interest.Ensures that all client documentation is accurate, in-line with best practices and submitted within the department's expected timeframe.Maintains knowledge of Brightli programs, including admission criteria and referral processes.Provides and/or coordinates a comprehensive follow-up plan to all clients for whom they have been responsible at the time of initial assessment.Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.Maintains general knowledge of community resources and how to access them for needs beyond the scope of services Brightli provides.According to the system's guidelines, participates in peer review staffing and departmental/agency meetings. Participates in and contributes to the various staff development activities of Burrell.Responsive to all Quality Assurance/Compliance/Revenue Cycle procedures of Brightli. Cooperates with utilization review procedures and follows established procedures, policies and regulations.Within limits of experience, educational background, and the system's time commitments, presents in public forums educational material to promote community understanding of mental health and to enhance community response to mental health problems.Is responsive and cooperative with management needs/requests, such as data collection, program evaluation, development of grant applications, maintenance of various contracts for services, etc. Participates in and contributes to the various staff development activities of Brightli.Completes all agency required trainings and requirements. Regularly participates in evaluation of self and any assigned staff according to Brightli Policies and Procedures.Performs other work assignments or special functions as assigned by department leadership teams, as may be outlined and attached hereto.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of residents, employees of the organization, family members and other contacts in the community.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Shall be able to establish effective relationships via telephone or telehealth and personal contacts. Shall be able to follow direction and accept supervision.Burrell Behavioral Health requires drivers of licensed company vehicles and those using their own vehicles for business purposes have the appropriate driver's license, insurance coverage, and meet the auto liability carrier's driver's criteria.Experience and Education Qualifications:Must possess at least Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field and at least 2 years of relative experience.Requires state license (associated with Burrell location(s) in which they practice) as a Licensed Psychologist (LP), Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (PLMFT), or Provisionally Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (PLMFT).Employment Requirements:Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Current driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.