Clinical Access Specialist

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility and facilitate access to behavioral health services using clinical and diagnostic assessment tools.
• Complete initial clinical assessment tools like the CANS Assessment.
• Engage the child and family during the referral session, assessing for immediate safety needs and concerns.
• Gather information from medical, behavioral health, and other community providers.
• Verify Medicaid eligibility for services using an Electronic Health Record (Provider One).
• Audit clinical records to ensure content, format, timeliness, and quality standards are Medicaid compliant.
• Track and record Verification of Medicaid eligibility for all children/youth referred.
• Maintain tracking list of process steps for required referral and intake activities.
• Support and facilitate referral access in the community.
• Communicate referral dispositions to Medicaid and BHO funders and obtain pre-authorization for those meeting service criteria.
• Assist referents in resolving presenting concerns, making referrals to community resources, and utilizing motivational interviewing and solution-focused principles.
• Participate in audit preparation and review of clinical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, behavioral sciences or equivalent field.
• 2 or more years of clinical experience working with children and families, including knowledge of behavioral health and child welfare service systems.
• Clinical knowledge of DSM diagnostic and clinical criteria.
• Demonstrated clinical engagement skills, such as Motivational Interviewing or Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Eligibility for Agency Affiliated License and application within one month of employment.
• Computer proficiency in Excel and Word, and knowledge of Behavioral Health (EHR) electronic health record systems.
• Certification and competency in clinical assessment process including eligibility for certification in the CANS-Child/Adolescent Needs/Strengths Assessment, CALOCUS, and knowledge in functional family clinical assessments.
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth, and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• Demonstrated strength in community capacity building and collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle competing demands.

Benefits

• Starting Pay Range: $36.79 - $40.93 per hour
• Collaborative Supervision
• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year
• 3 weeks' vacation (to start)
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
• Retail Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension
• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as trainings in related areas
• Weekly supervision with your Clinical Supervisor
• Daily supervision and support, as needed
• Immediate assistance and clinical supervision/consultation available at any time