The Assessment Counselor conducts screenings and level of care assessments, evaluates client needs across multiple domains, and manages the admission process, including precertification with managed care organizations. Responsibilities also include facilitating admissions, making appropriate referrals, completing necessary documentation, providing brief individual therapy, case management, and developing initial treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess required licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LCADC to be considered for this full-time position. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, managing administrative tasks related to admissions, and providing direct clinical engagement and documentation.
Case ManagementTreatment PlanningIndividual TherapyRecord MaintenancePaperwork CompletionClinical KnowledgeReferral ManagementPrecertificationCognitive EvaluationAdmission FacilitationEmotional EvaluationSocial Needs EvaluationBehavioral EvaluationLevel Of Care AssessmentsConducting ScreeningsSpiritual Evaluation
Job description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Summary
High Focus Centers in Cranford is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our highly trained staff create individualized, comprehensive and robust treatment plans designed to meet each client’s treatment goals. At High Focus Centers in Cranford we are currently seeking an Assessment Counselor to join our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!
Address: 65 Jackson Dr # 202, Cranford, NJ 07016
Position Details:
Salary Range
$52,000 - $60,000 per year
Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week
Required Licensure: LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts screenings and level of care assessments, using clinical knowledge and skill level and communicate the process with clients.
Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients
Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the LOCA
Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
Facilitate admission process by communicating with appropriate clinical team member as required.
Facilitates appropriate admissions to all levels of care
Makes appropriate referrals to community providers and finds placement in appropriate setting for the client.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k With Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Referral Bonus
Employee Recognition Programs
Completes assessment, admission, and other paperwork for clients to in a timely manner. Including but not limited to Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork
Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources when applicable.
Collaborates with other team member, and departments as needed.
Expected to provide coverage for other clinical team members
Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
Conducts brief individual therapy to engage patient in treatment and documents appropriately.
Provides case management and linkage to alternate services if indicated.
Develops an initial treatment plan.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Expected to provide and facilitate group therapy sessions as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Credentials
Required
Licensure: Lpc, lcsw, lcadc.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.
Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
