National Mental Health Screener

Responsibilities:

The national mental health screener is responsible for reviewing and accessing 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.

• 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.

• Serve on internal teams and participate in related meetings related to mental health screening and admissions.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Overview:

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 provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

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.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Salary new (max and min):
USD $39.78 - USD $56.15 /Hr.