Evaluator

Job Description:

$2,000 Sign on Bonus!

Job Title: Evaluator

Location: Sedalia Main St. Clinic - Sedalia, MO

Department: Connection Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you a caring and skilled mental health professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those seeking help? Join our team at Burrell as an Evaluator and utilize your expertise to perform comprehensive initial assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Your insights and guidance will enable us to develop tailored treatment plans and ensure proper placement within our extensive range of services. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, and possess a valid Missouri state license as either an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT.

As an Evaluator, you will excel in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail throughout the assessment process. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential for conveying findings and recommendations clearly and empathetically. Demonstrating solid organizational capabilities, adaptability, and resourcefulness, you're ready to embark on this rewarding opportunity.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
• FREE SUPERVISION available

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough screenings and assessments for those interested in Centerstone services to evaluate appropriateness and eligibility.
• Analyze individual functioning levels, identify suitable diagnoses, and outline objectives for customized treatment plans.
• Engage in active collaboration with support services teams to optimize scheduling and minimize last-minute appointment disruptions.
• Ensure meticulous documentation, aligning with best practices and delivered punctually in accordance with department deadlines.
• Gather and record requisite data as directed, catering to both internal and external stakeholder demands.
• Keep abreast of available Centerstone programs, familiarizing oneself with admissions criteria and referral methods.
• Formulate exhaustive follow-up strategies for all initially evaluated clients.
• Take initiative in managing emergencies, ensuring swift intervention in times of distress.
• Cultivate broad insight concerning regional resources and knowhow for connecting clients with vital auxiliary support networks surpassing Centerstone’s remit.
• Actively contribute to peer review engagements and attend departmental/organizational gatherings as stipulated by Centerstone guidelines.
• Uphold rigorous quality assurance, compliance, revenue cycle procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Foster attentiveness toward quality control mechanisms, complying diligently with all clinical records protocols.
• Undergo routine appraisals, completing self-evaluations and monitoring progress against prescribed benchmarks.
• Document and escalate critical events alongside corresponding administrative reactions.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent discipline.

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• Missouri state license as an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent communicative aptitude, permitting articulation of complex concepts succinctly.
• Strong analytical prowess, enabling astute decision-making under pressure.
• Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records systems and associated software tools.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promotingfrom within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.