Intake & Assessment Therapist

Recovery Bay Center

. Facilitate acceptance and completion of client informed-consent documents before intake assessments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeClementon • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting intake assessments, crisis management, and making clinically justified treatment recommendations. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office tools while maintaining compliance with mental health regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Human ServicesFull Licensure In State Of Practice2+ Years Experience In Mental Health Treatment FacilityCrisis Management And Suicide Intervention KnowledgeClinical Charting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Intake AssessmentBiopsychosocial AssessmentClinical DocumentationTreatment Plan RecommendationsCrisis InterventionEvidence-Based Mental Health PracticesMicrosoft Office ProficiencyElectronic Health Record SoftwarePHQ ScreeningColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsStrong Oral Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsAbility To Manage Conflicting Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointTelehealth ServicesHIPAA-Compliant Meeting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Or Associate Licensure In State Of Practice

Industry Keywords

Mental Health TreatmentCrisis ManagementSuicide InterventionEvidence-Based PracticesCompliance With State And Federal Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate acceptance and completion of client informed-consent documents before intake assessments
Outreach to clients who cannot complete paperwork and provide rescheduling opportunities
Conduct intake assessments and ensure completion of PHQ and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale screenings
Gather clinical data and make preliminary diagnoses justified by DSM-V criteria
Assess clients' levels of care and facilitate referrals to higher levels of care when needed
Complete biopsychosocial assessments, missed-appointment notes, phone-call notes, and other clinical documentation within 24 hours
Make clinically justified treatment-plan recommendations and educate clients about recommended services
Link clients to therapy, medication management, specialty services, and other recommended care
Identify current client risk levels and maintain safety through crisis intervention
Provide direct assessment services addressing biopsychosocial needs within allotted one-hour sessions
Attend monthly supervision and weekly Intake Clinical Meetings
Maintain key performance indicator expectations and cover other staff when necessary
Build effective relationships and communicate with employees across all levels
Use company computers, telephone, network, email, and office equipment
Work in office and outdoor environments while managing concurrent and potentially stressful responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in the Human Services field
Full or associate licensure in the state of practice; full licensure preferred
2+ years' experience working in a Mental Health Treatment Facility
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong computer skills meeting Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements
Clinical charting knowledge
Crisis management and suicide intervention knowledge
Understanding of evidence-based mental health treatment practices
Basic knowledge of TMS and Spravato
Familiarity with telehealth services and virtual, HIPAA-compliant meeting platforms
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
Ability to work independently, flexibly, under pressure, and with multiple tasks and interruptions
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
Compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as required to accommodate client needs
Participation in educational training, orientations, and compliance programs
Business casual work attire
Air-conditioned and well-illuminated office environment