Lead Access Intake Clinician

Overview

West Central Behavioral Health is seeking applicants for the Lead Access and Intake Clinician position. This position supervises a team of clinical and non-clinical employees to ensure timely access to care. The individual will be responsible for the hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, supervising and managing performance. The Lead Access and Intake Clinician is a member of the management team that involves collaboration with other clinical and administrative leaders around delivery of shared services, communication of new initiatives, and collaboration with outside agencies around shared clinical endeavors.

The Lead Access and Intake Clinician participates in development of program activities and assigns cases to team members. Responsible for ensuring staff provides timely clinical intake assessments on new referrals, provides comprehensive biopsychosocial inclusive of initial treatment recommendations, and completes clinical documentation. The individual provides services and support to staff members as needed. The Lead Access and Intake Clinician will provide direct services to clients.

• Can you communicate your vision and goals clearly?
• Do you apply creativity and innovation to situations?

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling or equivalent clinical discipline. The degree program must include a minimum of one semester of an on-site, supervised clinical practicum and/or internship.

Experience:

• One year of post-degree, supervised experience in the provision of assessment and psychotherapy
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Certifications:

• CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs Strength) Certification
• ANSA (Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment) Certification

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn necessary computer and technical skills essential to the position and agency.
• Knowledge of and experience with CMHC systems and use of electronic health records
• Prior experience in a community mental health environment desired.