Qualified Health Professional - Level 1, LMSW/LMHC

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

The Qualified Health Professional conducts clinical assessments and reassessments with referred customers, reviews medical and other health-related documents and conditions using standard procedures, and reviews any prior documentation as applicable. They conduct bio psychosocial assessments using approved questionnaires and techniques, and perform the Social Security Administration sequential evaluation process for determining disabilities. They conduct mental health evaluations for customers identified as needing evaluation as a result of the clinical assessment process. They identify customer functional limitations and make a functional capacity outcome determination, and may request or conduct additional medical or other assessments to support making that determination. They coordinate Review Physician activities as required when unable to make the functional capacity outcome determination or when the customer’s functional capacity outcome is fully employable or vocational rehabilitation. They coordinate Evaluating Clinician activities as needed to conduct further medical, mental health, or substance abuse assessment as needed to determine the customer’s functional capacity outcome. They work with the Engagement Specialist to ensure customer outreach related to any needed follow-up activities is conducted. They compile clinical assessment forms and documentation and prepare clinical assessment reports as required by HRA, and sign off on and gain customer signatures on clinical assessments when completed. They work collaboratively with service track staff to interpret any clinical assessment findings or documents that affect service planning and delivery. They use motivational interviewing techniques to elicit the most complete information from customers during the assessment process. They participate in team meetings to evaluate and improve clinical assessment processes, including providing input to the design of any clinical assessment forms. They participate in any required training related to the position and its responsibilities. They understand and adhere to HRA policies and procedures and RWS standard operating procedures related to clinical assessments. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a licensed or certified health professional: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and/or other credentialed professionals as approved by HRA. They should have four years of clinical assessment experience that includes review of documents, bio psychosocial assessments, information interviewing, and SSA assessment of disabilities. They should have experience in a fast-paced, team environment that is performance driven, and possess exceptional customer service and engagement skills, with training or experience in motivational interviewing and care management techniques. They should have excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, and experience with publicly-funded programs, with TANF experience preferable. They should have knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements related to program responsibilities and the ability to use various electronic systems to carry out duties and responsibilities.

• Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

• When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

• APM, including Equus Workforce Solutions, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Dynamic Workforce Solutions, DESI, AGELIC, and Grant Associates, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• APM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.