LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Qualified Health Professional)

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments and reassessments with referred customers
• Reviews medical and other health-related documents and conditions using standard procedures
• Reviews any prior documentation, as applicable
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessment using approved questionnaires and techniques
• Conducts the Social Security Administration sequential evaluation process for determining disabilities
• Refers for mental health evaluations with a Psychologist or Psychiatrist for customers identified as in need of evaluation as a result of the clinical assessment process
• Identifies customer functional limitations and makes a functional capacity outcome determination
• May request or conduct additional medical or other assessments to support making a functional capacity outcome determination
• Coordinates Review Physician activities as required when the Qualified Health Professional is unable to make the functional capacity outcome determination of if the customer is fully employable or requires vocational rehabilitation
• Coordinates Evaluating Clinician activities as needed to conduct further medical, mental health, or substance abuse assessment as may be needed to determine the customer’s functional capacity outcome
• Works with the Engagement Specialist to ensure customer outreach related to any needed follow-up activities is conducted
• Compiles clinical assessment forms and documentation and prepares clinical assessment reports as required by HRA
• Signs off on and gains customer signatures on clinical assessments when completed
• Works collaboratively with service track staff to interpret any clinical assessment findings or documents that affect service planning and delivery
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to elicit the most complete information from customers during the assessment process
• Participates in team meetings to evaluate and improve clinical assessment processes, including providing input to the design of any clinical assessment forms
• Participates in any required training related to the position and its responsibilities
• Understands and adheres to HRA policies and procedures and RWS standard operating procedures related to clinical assessments

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed or certified Health Professional: Licensed Social Workers (LMSW or LCSW), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Nurse (RN), and/or other credentialed professionals as may be approved by HRA/city funder
• 2 years of clinical assessment experience that includes review of documents, bio-psychosocial assessments, information interviewing, and SSA assessment of disabilities preferred. Recent MSW graduates who have attained LMSW licensing also encouraged to apply
• Experience in a fast-paced, team environment that is performance driven
• Exceptional customer service and engagement skills; training or experience in motivational interviewing and care management techniques
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience with publicly-funded programs; TANF experience preferable but not required
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements related to program responsibilities
• Ability to use various electronic systems to carry out duties and responsibilities. Computer skills required