Clinical Assessment Specialist

National Counseling Group is seeking qualified (Resident in Counseling or Licensed) full-time or part-time Clinical Assessment Specialists to provide services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

National Counseling Group (NCG, an ncgCARE, Inc. partner) is the premier provider of community-based behavioral health services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. NCG is seeking dynamic, and dedicated individuals who want to grow their behavioral health careers and become part of an amazing team of professionals serving others.

National Counseling Group offers its employees:

Competitive pay
Quality Benefits
Licensure Residency Program for Full-Time Employees
Advancement & Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

Clinical Assessors primarily ensure that Comprehensive Needs Assessments and requests for service authorizations are completed appropriately (timely, accurately, thoroughly). This position is expected to improve access and be the point of contact primarily responsible for initiating services.

The assessments conducted occur mostly in client’s homes, though they could take place in schools or other community locations. The client population served would be children, adolescents, or adults with behavioral health challenges.

Conduct Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA)
Meet face to face with the identified client and guardian (if the client is a minor) to gather relevant clinical information
Complete intake forms (including appropriate releases)
Write the narrative of the CNA, as outlined in the EHR form
Populate the client’s profile in the EHR (including diagnoses, medications, allergies, etc.)
Connect with associated professionals who are/have been involved with the assessed client
Recommend service(s) based on the CNA
Complete referral management workflow
Conduct the service authorization process
Complete the Service Authorization Form in the EHR
Submit the form to the appropriate MCO (via efax or MCO portals)
Interact with the MCO Care Coordinator (if necessarily) regarding addition information requests or service justification
Notify local leadership and the NCG authorization specialist about completion

Other Activities:

Responds timely to all communication (emails, voicemails).
Proficient in G-Suite
Participate in mandated team meetings and case staffings with Supervisor Teams
Maintains office hours to be available to support clinical teams with completing assessments and/or authorizations (for assessments not completed by the Clinical Assessor), reviewing portals for authorization approvals, and uploading or addressing relevant assessment and authorization documents in the EHR
Able to be responsive and available to meet dynamic needs of clients and clinical supervisor staff

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

EEO is the Law

EEO Supplement

E-Verify

Family Medical Leave

Pay Transparency

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including salary that commensurates with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
FSA / HSA
Company Paid Basic Life
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits such as Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, etc.
401K Plan
Active opportunities for career advancement

Education
Required
Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Res in Counseling (VA)
Preferred
License Prof Counselor
LicMarriageFamilyTherapy
Lic Clin Social Worker
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks