Intake Assessor (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC)

Are you a natural at understanding individual needs? We're seeking a passionate Intake Assessor to embark on an exciting journey with our dynamic team.

Perks That Await You

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your loved ones.
• Competitive salary package.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability options.
• Secure your future with our 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Continuous training and development opportunities to foster your career growth.
• Access to confidential counseling services, legal advice, and more through our EAP.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program available.
  
  

Position Overview

As an Intake Assessor, you'll play a pivotal role in conducting psychosocial assessments, determining appropriate levels of care, and facilitating referrals to specialized programs. Your responsibilities include intake for individuals seeking services, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting psychosocial assessments for individuals seeking services at The Crossroads Center.
• Utilizing knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Collaborating with clinical staff to address intake-related clinical challenges.
• Ensuring documentation is completed within agency standards.
• Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers and resolving service issues.
• Assessing risk factors for individuals seeking treatment.
• Ensuring timely and accurate documentation of patient presentations.
• Obtaining prior authorizations for individuals entering care, as needed, to ensure financial viability.
• Maintaining a caseload as required.
• Performing other duties as defined by the organization.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of intake/assessment experience with substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Ohio state licensure as an LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. (The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Keyboard data entry required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.