- Conduct confidential substance use and mental health assessments in person or telehealth to determine the need and level of care for clients.
- Make placement to appropriate facility based on the outcome of the assessment interview.
- Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment team members.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources and family members to help support client treatment goals.
- Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and treatment needs.
- Coordinate with Admissions and other staff to confirm appointment details.
- Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including billing information and outcomes surveys.
- Work collaboratively with funding sources and utilization review teams to obtain initial authorizations.
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