Clinical Evaluator

About the role

• Job Title: Clinical Evaluator
• Location: Independence, MO
• Department: Connection Services
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Day shift
• Join a Nationally Recognized Top Workplace

Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience.

Learn more: Centerstone Top Workplace

Job Summary

Join our compassionate, collaborative Connection Services team as a Clinical Evaluator and make a meaningful difference by helping individuals of all ages access the care and support they need. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, establish provisional diagnoses, develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans, provide crisis intervention, and connect clients with appropriate services. We are seeking an ethical, organized professional with strong assessment, communication, and clinical decision-making skills and a passion for mental health advocacy.

This position offers

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, & Much More - Scroll down to bottom of this post to for more info.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, comprehensive assessments, and clinical evaluations for individuals of all ages to determine eligibility, service needs, and appropriate levels of care
• Develop provisional diagnoses, individualized treatment recommendations, safety plans, and comprehensive follow-up plans based on each client's needs
• Connect clients with appropriate treatment services, community resources, and referrals that support continuity of care
• Respond to crisis situations by providing or coordinating emergency services and timely clinical intervention
• Collaborate in peer-review staffings, departmental meetings, and clinical consultations to support effective service delivery
• Educate community members and partners through public presentations that promote mental health awareness and access to services
• Document evaluations, recommendations, services, and follow-up activities accurately and within required timeframes
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality-assurance procedures, clinical standards, and documentation requirements
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goals and direct client-care expectations

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required
• Current state licensure appropriate to the work location and scope of practice required, including LP, PLP, LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLMFT
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted licensure for the location and area of practice
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain a current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance
• Successfully complete required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks

Physical Requirements

• Perform sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Complete repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing and writing during the work shift
• Remain seated for most of the workday, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods

Help Connect People With the Right Care

Bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to mental health advocacy to Centerstone. Apply today to help individuals take the next step toward treatment, safety, and improved well-being.

Position Perks & Benefits

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package

• full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.