Clinical Assessment Specialist
About this role
We are hiring in NYC! Join us at Fedcap Inc. for an exciting career as a Clinical Assessment Specialist.
Mission: To create opportunities for people with barriers to economic well-being www.fedcap.org
Salary: $72k-$78k/Annual. Location: New York, NY FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time M-F On-site
Position Summary:
As a Qualified Health Professional (QHP), the Clinical Assessment Specialist is responsible for assessing a participant’s ability to engage in work activities.
What You'll Do:
- Orient WeCARE clients to the WeCARE Program, including all phases of the Clinical Assessment.
- Collect and scan to file all pertinent documentation to support a complete Clinical Assessment.
- Review and discuss previous clinical assessments, all other WeCARE assessment reports and case notes, treating physician medical reports and other pertinent documentation.
- Conduct participant interview reviewing all current life circumstances including, but not limited to, medical conditions, mental health conditions, substance use issues, domestic violence, education, employment history, housing, and family and social supports.
- Review for existing reasonable accommodations for participation in WeCARE and determine and document if accommodations need to be changed or added.
- Conduct a sequential evaluation to determine potential eligibility for SSI/SSDI federal disability benefits.
- Review all aspects of clinical assessment and supporting documentation to make determination of participant’s functional capacity outcome with justification or recommendations for further physician review.
- Explain the various functional capacity outcome determinations and how each impacts participation in WeCARE.
- Document client services and activities in Fedcap and HRA management information systems, including but not limited to SEAMS and FedcapCARES.
- Conduct escalating outreach for clients who fail to make appointments
You'll be a Great Fit For this Role If:
- A master’s degree from an accredited college in public health, health administration, nursing, social services, business administration, or a related field is required. In addition, HRA requires one of the following license or credentials:
o Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW)
o Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
o Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
Other credentialed professionals subject to approval by HRA.
2 years of clinical experience working with adults with medical, mental health, and other barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
- Compensation & Benefits
- $72K-$78K/Annual
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating)
- Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Retirement plan 403(b)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life/Accident insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Company at a glance
For nearly 90 years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit affiliates dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States, Canada the United Kingdom and Australia. The Fedcap Group provides educational services to every age group, vocational training in high-growth labor industries, behavioral health services, work readiness skill-building and jobs—all targeted to helping people achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
The work of The Fedcap Group is structured within four major practice areas: Education, Workforce Development, Health and Economic Development, which are strategically aligned for maximum impact. Fedcap delivers research-based solutions that open doors to economic mobility and well-being for barriered communities.
The Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader systems change—working in partnership with federal, state and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded and delivered.
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Sick Floating
- Health Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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