Clinical Intake Specialist-Contractor Position

Clinical Intake Specialist

Compensation: $25 per completed clinical intake appointment

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099), Paid per Appointment

Work Location: Hybrid Remote | Portage, MI 49024

Position Summary

Clinical Psychology Services is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Clinical Intake Specialist to conduct clinical intake appointments for patients referred for psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. This position plays an essential role in the evaluation process by gathering comprehensive clinical information, identifying presenting concerns, developing provisional diagnostic impressions, and collaborating with the supervising clinical psychologist to support appropriate assessment planning.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical interviewing skills, sound clinical judgment, familiarity with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, and exceptional communication and organizational abilities. Applicants must be comfortable working independently in a remote setting, managing confidential clinical information, and maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical intake appointments for children, adolescents, and adults referred for psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
• Gather and document relevant information regarding presenting concerns, psychiatric history, developmental history, medical history, behavioral functioning, and psychosocial factors.
• Evaluate reported symptoms and develop provisional diagnostic impressions using DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and clinical information obtained during intake appointments.
• Apply clinical interviewing techniques and differential diagnostic reasoning to identify relevant symptoms and potential diagnostic considerations.
• Collaborate with the supervising clinical psychologist regarding intake findings, diagnostic impressions, assessment recommendations, and relevant clinical considerations.
• Communicate with psychometrists and clinical staff to facilitate coordination of the evaluation process and ensure relevant patient information is appropriately communicated.
• Accurately document clinical findings, patient histories, and intake information in the electronic health record system (TherapyNotes).
• Maintain professional, compassionate, and effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and clinical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations, professional ethical standards, and applicable practice requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related mental health field.
• Must hold an active Michigan professional license as an LPC, LMFT, LLP, or LP.
• Experience conducting clinical intakes, psychological assessments, or diagnostic evaluations strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, psychological assessment, and behavioral health terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough clinical interviews, obtain comprehensive patient histories, and develop appropriate provisional diagnostic impressions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical documentation skills, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, work independently, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Comfortable collaborating with psychologists, psychometrists, and administrative staff in a small-practice environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of maintaining efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, ethical practice, HIPAA compliance, and high-quality patient care.
• Experience with TherapyNotes or similar electronic health record systems preferred.