Assessor

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Full-Time Remote Assessor 

Position Details: The Assessor conducts Comprehensive Needs Assessments for the Clinical Department. Assessments are conducted for Mental Health Skill-Building, Intensive In-Home, Substance Use Intensive Outpatient, and Substance Use Partial Hospitalization.  

The Assessor must have knowledge of direct behavioral health and substance use services. Including (but not limited to): 

• Assessment, treatment, and consultation.
• DSM-5-TR, Diagnosis and symptomology
• Medical Necessity and Service Components of: Substance Use Intensive Outpatient, and Substance Use Partial Hospitalization, and Mental Health Skill-Building 
• Applicants must be able to apply counseling, diagnosis theories, and techniques to a full range of diverse consumer populations. 
• Time Management and Timely Submissions 

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related Human Services field
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a crisis setting with individuals and families
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative, supervisory experience
• Must be able to meet deadlines and computer savvy
• Licensed by the Board of Counseling (LMHP Type---LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Resident In Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work)

Assessors must be able to meet submission guidelines, assess medical necessity, and utilize DSM-5 diagnosis and ICD-10 codes.