What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Assessor position at Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board Inc?
About MPNN BH
At Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work each day.
Our purpose is to serve our catchment areas with the power of human connection in a compassionate and respectful way. if interested in serving your community while working at a rewarding career, you belong here.
- The position of Mental Health Assessor is responsible for Provides Comprehensive Needs Assessments and referral to services for adults and children. The assessment includes information about problems, symptoms, functioning, history, mental status, substance use and other information and includes formulating diagnoses to determine current needs and eligibility for services. Assessment process also includes using related assessment tools, i.e., WHODAS, DLA-20, ACES, PHQ-9 and others.
- Offers consultative services regarding mental health, substance use, and intellectual disability issues to referrals and the general public.
- Participates on committees and groups in community planning activities and programs as assigned.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and current clinical records; prepares various reports and evaluations as requested by supervisor, the judicial system and other agencies; performs routine scanning/attaching of documents; receives and answers general correspondence and inquiries.
- Consults regularly with other staff members; participates in scheduled staffing and case conferences; attends in-service training sessions within and outside of the Agency.
- Supervises student interns and volunteers as assigned by the MH Outpatient Coordinator.
