National Counseling Group - Winchester, VA
posted about 2 months ago
National Counseling Group (NCG), a partner of ncgCARE, Inc., is seeking qualified Clinical Assessment Specialists to provide essential services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This role is pivotal in ensuring that Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA) and requests for service authorizations are completed in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. The Clinical Assessors will primarily work with children, adolescents, and adults facing behavioral health challenges, conducting assessments mostly in clients' homes, but also in schools or other community locations. The Clinical Assessment Specialist will be responsible for meeting face-to-face with clients and their guardians (if applicable) to gather relevant clinical information, completing intake forms, and writing the narrative of the CNA as outlined in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) form. They will also populate the client's profile in the EHR, including details such as diagnoses, medications, and allergies, and connect with associated professionals involved in the client's care. Based on the CNA, the specialist will recommend appropriate services and manage the referral workflow, ensuring that the service authorization process is completed efficiently. In addition to conducting assessments, the Clinical Assessment Specialist will respond promptly to all communications, participate in mandated team meetings, and maintain office hours to support clinical teams with assessments and authorizations. This position requires a dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the behavioral health field and is willing to adapt to the dynamic needs of clients and clinical supervisors.