Clinical Assessor

Full Time
St. Louis, MO
Posted
Job description

The Clinical Assessor is responsible for completing all annual mental health assessments for clients served by Adapt. This position could require transporting client in personal automobile. This position requires participation in 24-hour on call crisis intervention activities on a rotating basis. When needed, the Community Support Assessor may be assigned to assist with the admission and intake process.

  • Administers assessment tools to incoming and current clients
  • Conducts mental health diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate diagnosis of client and ensure eligibility for CPRC services
  • Conducts face-to-face clinical interviews with clients, reviews records, and gathers information from the assigned CSS to complete annual Mental Health Assessments (MHA's)
  • Assesses clients' level of risks, strengths, and weaknesses and interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate clients' preparedness for independent living
  • Assesses clients' adjustment to community living
  • Uses appropriate assessment tools to assess correct level of care for clients
  • Completes Individualized Recovery Plans through coordination and communication with treatment team
  • Utilizes feedback and recommendations from Program Director and Psychiatrist Consultants to improve quality of clinical documentation
  • Participates in Clinical Review Process, & rovides feedback to treatment team, including Program Director and Health Care Home Director regarding recommended need for staffing
  • Coordinates and communicates with treatment team the completion of the DLA-20 as well as timely communication regarding potential goals and objectives
  • Encourages medication compliance and provides education regarding medications and possible side effects
  • Encourages and promotes recovery efforts, client independence/self-care and responsibility
  • Performs job duties with an efficient use of time as well as completing required assessments based on budget parameters
  • Participates in the on-call phone rotation addressing crisis calls after hours



    Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health field required
  • At least two years of experience in mental health field and/or experience working with adults with chronic mental illnesses preferred
  • Must have an automobile, a valid Missouri Class E driver's license with a clean driving record and current automobile insurance with required coverage limits

    Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

    Why join us?

    We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

    At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

    • Competitive benefits
    • Advancement opportunities
    • Professional development
    • Licensure supervision
    • Mentor opportunities
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Scholarship program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Headspace Access
    • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
    • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
    We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

    Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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