FBH Clinical Access Specialist

About this role

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical assessment and engagement skills to meet with children, youth, and families in home, hospital, or community settings to gather demographic, clinical, and situational information and assess for service needs and intensity.
• Complete behavioral health clinical assessment tools, including the CANS Assessment.
• Demonstrate familiarity with DSM criteria for clinical mental health diagnoses and formulate clinical diagnoses based on client background and presenting behavioral health issues.
• Engage with the child and family during referral sessions, assessing for immediate safety needs and ensuring clinical support for the child's safety throughout the referral process.
• Gather information from medical, behavioral health, and community providers to assess and determine eligibility for services.