Behavioral Health Assessor (Hospital Clinical Liaison) - LISW | LPC | LISW | LPCC
About The Centers
The Centers fights for equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals and families to reach their full potential. Our integrated model coordinates health and wellness services including primary care, behavioral health care, addiction services, HIV treatment, in-house pharmacies, and dental; along with family support programs including early childhood development, career training, and job placement. The organization is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio, serving more than 15,000 people annually in our community. Visit TheCentersOhio.org to learn more.
Our Benefits
Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff’s well-being. That’s why we offer a number of choices from medical to dental to vision plans to meet the different needs of our staff. We support our staff’s financial well-being by providing employer paid long-term disability, a very competitive defined contribution towards retirement and access to a financial advisor when you need it. We have nutrition and fitness coaches available for consultation. We also have a generous time off program as well as other benefits we can share with you based on your individual interests.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor of Integrated Care the Hospital Clinical Liaison serves as the primary point of contact for collaborative services with hospital partners; acting to enhance continuity of care for shared clients. As a clinical provider, the Hospital Clinical Liaison will provide on-site, mental health assessments to newly referred clients and secures mental health services post discharge as appropriate. Additionally, the Hospital Clinical Liaison will work collaboratively with hospital staff to establish relationships, workflows, and systems for effective communication.
Job Qualifications
- Must be actively licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
- Prior experience in administering diagnostic assessments and utilizing various mental health-screening tools strongly desired.
- Must have an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the populations served.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the State of Ohio and access to an insured vehicle
Essential Job Duties &Responsibilities
- Administers mental health assessments to hospitalized patients that may present with a range of mental health symptoms.
- Provides hospital discharge and coordination services for clients, which includes, but is not limited to, arranging medically necessary transportation, referring for on-going case management and counseling services, linking with medical and dental care and assist in scheduling follow up psychiatric appointments.
- Performs basic administrative tasks related to the job, which includes the timely completion of clinical records, forms, and reports.
Job Skills
- Must be able to form positive therapeutic relationships; to engage clients in the mutual assessment of problems and in goal setting; and to implement follow-up care by assisting in scheduling necessary appointments
- Must have good oral and written communication skills, ability to make sound decisions under stressful conditions, demonstrated clinical skills, and an ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Must understand and accept a team approach to service delivery and agency and program philosophy and goals. Must be able to work closely with other team members.
As a team member at The Centers, you’ll enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
- And more!