Summary
Engage and support clinical team by providing assistance completing level of care assessments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Introduce and explain the Level of Care Assessment (LOCA) process to clients.
· Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the LOCA.
· Explain and facilitate signatures for Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork.
· Facilitate admission process by communicating with Licensed Counselor when client is ready for clinical
portion of the LOCA.
· Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
· These duties are in addition to traditional responsibilities of the MHA position (if applicable) when the
Assessment Screener is not participating in a scheduled LOCA.
· Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
None
Required Qualifications
Education, Licensure, & Experience
· High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Maintain client confidentiality providing a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
· Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations.
· Knowledge of medical terminology, composition of medical records, and data entry.
· Knowledge of pre-certification process.
· Knowledge of Confidentiality laws.
· Demonstrates the use of: Fax, PC knowledge, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word), shredder and
copier.
· Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
· Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is
regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift
and/ or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will be scheduled
based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation. Incumbent may be exposed to
traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).
Total Rewards:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Programs Referral Bonus opportunities And More!Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.