Admission Assessment Therapist - Part Time
Cooper Riis
Summary
The Assessment Therapist is responsible for completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for all CooperRiis programs. The primary task is to ensure the fulfillment of the CooperRiis healing mission through the identification, screening, selection, and onboarding of residents and families.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Maintains a thorough understanding of the campuses and programs
- Provides excellent customer service with prospective residents and family as well as working collaboratively with referral sources
- Provides clinical records review of prospective residents, speaks with collateral contacts to gather current clinical information, and completes a comprehensive biopsychological assessment
- Assists Admissions Coordinators with identifying appropriate pre-screen questions based on records review prior to assessment
- Responsible for communicating admissions decisions to prospective residents and their families and assists with necessary communications with the family and program staff in preparation for the resident's arrival
- Completes clinical assessments and determines recommendations for admissions based on established criteria and thorough review
- Presents comprehensive clinical summaries to the program leadership team and collaborates on final determinations
- Has knowledge of insurance based medical necessity criteria and able to complete clear, detailed, accurate documentation to be used for insurance authorization requests
- Assists with phone coverage in the admissions department when no assessment is scheduled
Qualifications
- Current NC license as LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, & associate licenses only considered with experience
- Psy.D or Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology or counseling
- At least 3 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, clinical assessments, and/or other clinical services
- Preferred experience working with insurance and medical billing
Requirements
- Current NC license as LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT
- Psy.D or Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology or counseling
- At least 3 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, clinical assessments, and/or other clinical services
- Preferred experience working with insurance and medical billing
Benefits
- Retirement Plan with company match
- Free Meals on shift
- $500 per year CEU training budget
- PSFL-qualifying workplace
Company overview
Cooper Riis is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive residential treatment services for individuals with mental health challenges. The organization operates as a therapeutic community that emphasizes holistic healing and recovery-oriented care. Cooper Riis offers a structured residential environment where clients receive personalized treatment plans combining clinical therapy, psychiatric care, and supportive community living. Their approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities with practical life skills development, creating a nurturing environment for long-term recovery. The organization is known for its commitment to treating the whole person rather than just symptoms, addressing emotional, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. Cooper Riis serves individuals dealing with various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other complex psychiatric needs. Their treatment philosophy emphasizes empowerment, self-discovery, and building meaningful connections within a supportive community setting. The organization represents a distinctive model in mental health care that bridges clinical treatment with residential community support.