Gracepoint is a private, non-profit behavioral health system founded in 1949 to provide comprehensive recovery-focused services in the Tampa Bay area.

ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST III (REMOTE)

• Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is required
• Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
• Remote Opportunity upon successful completion of the introductory period

• Full comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans plus disability and accidental insurance, and company-paid life insurance.
• Non-Profit Organization Student Loan Forgiveness Employer for PSLF
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program Employer
• Free Company Sponsored Wellness Events
• Company Discounts Partner

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an advanced professional position that performs initial reassessments to evaluate client’s needs for appropriate treatment including but not limited to mental health, substance abuse, and primary care. Assessments will include psychosocial assessments and treatment planning for the following populace: children, adolescents, and adults. The Assessment Specialist III will be responsible for maintaining patient care by program guidelines and external standards (Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a minimum of a Master's degree in a human services-related field with 2 years of experience and a Florida License (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) is preferred. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus. Must know the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and Medicaid documentation requirements. Computer knowledge should include Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and Electronic Medical Records experience. helpful. May provide clinical oversight in a multidisciplinary team.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop service plans, treatment plans, and discharge plans.
• Accurate and timely documentation of clinical and administrative services following program guidelines and external standards (Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.).
• Meets productivity requirements for the designated program through efficient workflow management.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with other internal departments and external agencies and keeps supervisor informed at all times of all relevant clients, program, and community issues.
• Understands the basic tenants of Co-Occurring disorders and the relationship between mental health and substance abuse. The assessment Specialist will also demonstrate knowledge of the age-specific needs of the clients treated in the program.
• Other duties as assigned or needed as per program requirements.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Adheres to all applicable federal, state, local, and company-maintained standards of compliance, ethics, and policies concerned with the administration and delivery of agency services.
• Meets deadlines, requirements, and expectations as established by the supervisor, agency, and department. Provides oversight, auditing, and reporting.
• Completes administrative functions and data entry timely and accurate.

CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provides exceptional customer service in all communications and interactions with staff and the general public.
• Maintains confidentiality and remains calm under stress.
• Assists staff with support in all areas of functional responsibility in a courteous, supportive manner.
• Maintains and exhibits servant leadership qualities and exceeds customers’ expectations