Intake Clinician (Unlicensed)

Our partner is looking for an Intake Clinician in Cañon City, Colorado with Hybrid eligibility to provide and oversee the provision of psychosocial and mental health care for selected clients and families.

Essential Duties:

• Provides comprehensive intake assessments and develops treatment plans for clients.
• Offers risk assessment and intervention as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates with appropriate emergency services and makes referrals.
• Continually assesses client's behavioral health status.
• Implements evidence-based intervention strategies to improve client functioning and adherence.
• Facilitates communication between clients, psychiatrists, and other key providers.
• Conducts group therapy based on client/clinic needs.
• Provides individual and family therapy services based on client/clinic needs.
• Offers resources to support client's progress in treatment goals.
• Collaborates with medical providers and/or additional service providers for coordinated care.
• Adopts a care management approach for psychosocial/behavioral health needs.
• Works as part of a generalist team of clinicians.
• Documents patient contacts and clinical information in EHR.
• Serves as a resource to the clinical team.
• Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other assigned duties. Supervisory Duties (if any): None Job Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures, and treatments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation within a team.
• Ability to conduct rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and provide short or long-term treatment.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competency in age-specific behaviors.
• Knowledge of community agencies/resources.
• Advocates and negotiates systems for and with patients.
• Prioritizes decisions based on multiple criteria and standards.
• Handles multitasking in stressful situations.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Software.
• Works effectively in a busy, high-stress environment.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
• Interprets rules and regulations, and comprehends client records.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively with all constituents.
• Prepares clear and concise reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Maintains objectivity and confidentiality.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Environment:

This role operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel to conferences, meetings, and branch locations may be required.

The position may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, and loud noises. In a health center setting, there is potential contact with blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and individuals with mental illness, disability, or emotional distress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or related field.
• Three years of clinical experience as a mental health professional; or equivalent combination of training, education, experience, and licensure.
• Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.
• Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.

Physical Activities:

This job may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, bending, and using hands and fingers to handle and file papers or operate equipment. Communication skills, including talking and hearing, are regularly required. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, and focus adjustment. Lifting unassisted weight of 10 to 25 lbs may be required.

Benefits