What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Assessor - Remote Opportunity! position at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc?
An Assessor is a masters-level, licensed, behavioral health clinician who is part of the QRTP Assessment Unit within the Children’s Review Program. Assessors are responsible for completing comprehensive assessments for children in the custody of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services who are being referred for residential placement or who are placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP). Assessors work remotely to complete these assessments for children across the state. An Assessor is able to skillfully gather and synthesize child-specific information from multiple records and interviews, and clearly present findings as well as recommendations regarding appropriate placement and treatment in a written report. An Assessor works collaboratively with regional Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS) staff to support their focus on children’s safety, well-being, and permanency. This is a work-from-home position.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other behavioral health field
- One year of experience in case conceptualization, assessment, and service planning/delivery with children
- Licensed or certified mental health practitioner in KY
- Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation and proof of auto insurance
Preferred Education and Experience
- Independent licensure as a mental health practitioner
- One year of experience working with children in residential or foster care placement
- Coursework and/or experience with comprehensive assessment and report-writing
- Certification in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assess the needs and strengths of children being referred for QRTP placement.
- Interview children and family members.
- Gather information from records, previous treatment providers, and other sources.
- Score measures such as the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment.
- Organize and synthesize information into a written report with recommendations regarding placement and treatment goals.
- Collaborate with DCBS staff to complete assessments of children.
- Complete required Medicaid-related documentation.
- Manage time and tasks efficiently in order to meet required timelines.
The Children’s Review Program is a program of New Vista funded in whole from Federal and Cabinet For Health and Family Services Funds.
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