Clinical Admissions Therapist (Massachusetts)

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Requirements:

• Experience working with teens and young adults preferred
• Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions preferred
• Independent licensure in a mental health field required
• Must be independently licensed in Massachusetts
• Work authorized in the United States and native or bilingual English proficiency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Access to reliable technology resources to deliver uninterrupted, confidential, and compliant telehealth services
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail and quality of care

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate personable and competent communication skills to develop rapport with clients and referral sources
• Present programming information in a thorough and supportive manner to help clients gain access to care
• Complete virtual biopsychosocial assessments for adolescents and young adults with various mental health concerns
• Determine appropriateness and fit for virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) level of care
• Construct provisional mental health diagnoses utilizing DSM-V criteria
• Document client information in accordance with regulatory standards using electronic medical record
• Assign treatment team members and group schedules while informing staff of new admissions
• Interface with Admissions, Verification of Benefits, Utilization Review, and Clinical teams in facilitating intake
• Collaborate with referral sources: hospitals, treatment centers, psychiatrists, therapists, and other behavioral health providers upon admission