What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assessment Specialist position at Lakeview Center Inc.?
Overview
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at
About LCI with Benefits
Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic Life and AD&D * Voluntary Term Life * Employer Paid Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) * Employee Assistance Program *Accident Insurance * Group Critical Illness Insurance * Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off
Overview
The Clinical Assessment Specialist's primary duty is to provide initial screening assessments. The Clinical Assessment Specialist is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and prior authorization process to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for clients. Performs assessments, screens for clinical and medical appropriateness, and determines the appropriate level of care. Works closely with business office, nursing, and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure the timely admission of clients. Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services, and management of client risk and safety.
Role Requirements
- Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related human services field (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
- At least two (2) years' experience working with children over 5, adolescents and/or adults who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
- Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
- Must be able to travel locally to training locations and other locations as necessary.
- Must be able to pass organization-screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
Compensation for this position is $49,056.00 per year.
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer including Vets and Disabled. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement. For reasonable accommodation, please email us at LCIEmployment@bhcpns.org.
