National Mental Health Screener

National Mental Health Screener

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing, and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is, at our core, a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites, and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to providing hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

Job Description

• The national mental health screener is responsible for reviewing and assessing potential Hazelden Betty Ford applicants for admission appropriateness to residential services.
• The mental health screener consults with clinical and pre-admission teams as needed.
• The mental health screener is involved in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Reviews referred mental health pre-admission screens for national residential services and communicates clinical opinions on the admission decision to the appropriate admissions staff and site leaders as needed.
• Carries the mental health case load and communicates referrals and denials to team members, family members, and applicants as needed.
• Assists admission staff with the Columbia screen as needed and occasionally completes it.
• Evaluates and improves the mental health screening process.
• Records admission recommendations and provides monthly accounts to the admission committee.
• Trains additional mental health staff to assist with screenings and provides consultation as requested to other screeners.
• Serves on internal teams and participates in related meetings related to mental health screening and admissions.

Requirements

• Licensed to independently practice mental health in the state you will be working from: LPCC, LICSW, LMFT
• Graduate degree in psychology or social work
• Diagnostic assessment experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Substantial experience conducting diagnostic assessments
• Thorough knowledge of the DSM 5

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

Community Overview

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop, and deliver evidence-based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

Compensation Details

39.54-57.67 Yearly Salary