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Virginia · Remote OK

Community Based Mental Health Assessor (LPC or LCSW)

Social Worker 8.5 Work-LifePart-Time

Listed compensation

$25 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Community Based Mental Health Assessor

(LPC or LCSW; or Licensed-Eligible Residents or Supervisees in Social Work)

EMS of Virginia is seeking a skilled assessor who will complete assessments for our community-based programs, including Intensive In-home, Mental Health Skill Building, and Crisis Services. The successful individual will be licensed in the state of Virginia as an LPC or LCSW, or be eligible for supervision toward licensure. EMS will provide the licensure supervision to the right candidate, as an added benefit of the position.

Duties Include

  • Meet with clients in person or virtually to conduct comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Complete assessment documentation in electronic health record (Lauris)
  • Gather information for submission of request of authorization to Medicaid MCOs
  • Electronically submit authorizations requests to MCOs
  • Communicate with assessment and supervisory team about the process

Successful candidate will be available to complete 3-6 assessments per week, up to 20 hours per week. Scheduling will be flexible based on client need and request for services. Pay is $25 per hour with opportunity for incentives based on performance. There is an opportunity for growth with this position, if desired, for the right candidate. Be a part of a team that values quality, relationships, and community partnerships!

  • Please send any questions to: info@emsofvirginia.com
  • We look forward to hearing from you!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for community-based programs both in person and virtually. Manage documentation in electronic health records and submit authorization requests to Medicaid MCOs.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Virginia or be eligible for supervision toward licensure. Ability to complete 3-6 assessments per week for up to 20 hours is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationMedicaid AuthorizationCase Management

Clinical Psychology — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 5% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Based Mental Health Assessor (LPC or LCSW) at EMS a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Clinical Psychology social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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