Details: Eyerly Ball CMHS is a non-profit agency in Des Moines and Ames, IA that provides services to adults with mental illness. Eyerly Ball's outpatient clinic is in the process of implementing an Open Access model and is seeking two (2) full-time Intake Therapists. POSITION PURPOSE & GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To assess and coordinate the initial intake and assessment of consumers at the Eyerly Ball Outpatient Clinic, to ensure the most appropriate level of care in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as agency policy and procedures. This includes provision of crisis assessment and support to consumers and family members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Participate in the Comprehensive Assessment process with each consumer and utilize this information in the development of a cohesive and comprehensive written assessment and an initial individualized treatment plan, which will be in effect for the first 30 days of agency service. 2. Initiate Consumer Engagement Standards as defined below: a. Provider each customer with a tentative diagnosis b. Facilitate the development of an initial treatment plan c. Establish an Episode of Care that defines the treatment process in recommended appointment types, frequency and duration of treatment process. 3. Provide an accurate and detailed Diagnostic Review (utilizing the DSM IV TR), based on face-to- face interview with the consumer/family, the current and past CMHC medical record and other documentation provided by the referral source or consumer/family. 4. Document well and in a timely manner, the service that has been delivered and complete required/requested external and internal reports and other paperwork in a timely manner. 5. Ensure that all billing and recording functions are conducted in compliance with all ethical and legal standards. 6. Work with the Management to develop and implement specialized programming for target populations. Provide consultation, education, and training when requested and as needed. 7. Maintain consumer and program records for consumers to ensure that the services are provided and documented in accordance with Medicaid Standards. 8. Meet billable hours standards, as determined by administration. 9. Assist in referring or coordinating community resources identified for the consumer. 10. Refer to and facilitate other treatment interventions/supports provided by other EMCMHS team members that are indicated therapeutically. 11. Cooperate with payor sources/managed care companies in providing needed information. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: 12. Support and abide by departmental and agency policies and procedures as well as adhere to ethical standards applied by accrediting agencies, licensing boards and the Eyerly Ball CMHS Code of Ethics. 13. Perform job in a safe manner, insuring that safety for self, co-workers and consumers is of the highest priority. 14. Maintain consumer and employee confidentiality, abiding by all state and federal confidentiality expectations including those established by HIPAA. 15. Perform other duties as assigned.
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