What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assessor position at BasePoint Academy?
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Clinical Assessor at BasePoint Academy in McKinney/Forney TX!
Are you a dedicated and compassionate professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health? If so, BasePoint Academy invites you to become a vital part of our team in McKinney/Forney Texas. We are on a mission to provide accessible, understandable, and highly effective behavioral healthcare to our patients and their families. With a steadfast commitment to evidence-based principles and patient-centric care, our team of licensed counselors, social workers, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists has been delivering exceptional services for over a decade.
Job Summary:
As a Clinical Assessor, you will play a crucial role under the direct supervision of the VP of Admissions and collaborating with our clinical staff to conduct thorough clinical assessments. Your responsibilities will ensure a seamless and organized process for handling intake calls, referrals, and admissions. This role involves close coordination with internal staff, facility physicians, referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. Additionally, you will provide essential support in daily administrative tasks, assisting the VP of Admissions with assigned duties, and fulfilling Patient Access Coordinator responsibilities within the department as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive Bio Psychosocial Assessments, including interpretive summaries and preliminary diagnostic impressions.
- Facilitate referrals to necessary internal services based on completed assessments.
- Assess for lethality and implement safety plans when necessary.
- Thoroughly and legibly document all inquiry calls into the EMR, adhering to standards and policies.
- Engage professionally with patients and families, offering explanations of care and our program as required.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of admission criteria for inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree with Clinical Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-A, LPC) or RN with a psychiatric background.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a mental health intake setting.
Medical Specialties:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral health
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts
- Day and evening shifts available
- Monday to Friday with weekend availability
Education:
- Master's degree (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LCSW, or RN License (Required)
If you are a dedicated professional eager to make a meaningful impact in the realm of mental health, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.
BasePoint Academy is deeply committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Ability to commute/relocate:
If you are not already in the Forney/McKinney, TX area, please plan to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: In person, multiple locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commute between Forney and McKinney TX
Experience:
- Patient assessment: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $65,000