The Access Therapist is responsible for providing Access services in designated county to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Access therapist has specific responsibility of responding to incoming calls from consumers requesting services, completing in person and phone Access screening, determining eligibility for services, informing consumers of any possible charges they may incur and scheduling initial Intake appointments. The Access therapist must maintain documentation compliance and adherence to Wellvance policy and procedure. Further responsibilities include collaboration with community referral sources and interagency colleagues, crisis intervention, after hours Emergency Services Staff and Master’s on-call participation, ICSS participation, reviewing Records Requests, completing Intake Assessments and IPOS’, and conducting Case File Reviews. The Access therapist must have attention to detail, time management skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills. Candidates must have an understanding of Medicaid guidelines, medical necessity guidelines, DSM criteria, internal Wellvance resources, community resources, and therapeutic interventions. The Access Therapist functions as the daytime Master’s on call for ES staff. Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders are encouraged to apply.
