Assessor - Substance Use Disorder Services

Job Description

Job Description

About Spring Leaf Solutions

Spring Leaf Solutions is a Washington, DC-based behavioral health organization providing community-based mental health and substance use disorder services. Our team works collaboratively to provide accessible, person-centered care that supports consumers throughout treatment and recovery.

Position Summary

The Assessor plays an important role in the front end of the consumer care journey, gathering and evaluating information about each consumer’s substance use, behavioral health, psychosocial needs, functioning, strengths, and risk factors to determine appropriate treatment needs and level of care.

This role is ideal for a professional who is comfortable conducting structured interviews, synthesizing complex information, completing thorough clinical documentation, and working efficiently in a behavioral health environment.

Required Licensure/Certification

Candidates must hold a current, active District of Columbia license or certification, in good standing, that qualifies them to perform SUD assessments under DC DBH Chapter 63.

Qualifying credentials include:

• Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I)
• Certified Addiction Counselor II (CAC II)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) — for providers not operating under a Human Care Agreement
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Psychologist
• Qualified Physician

Please note: CAC I and CAC II professionals may conduct SUD assessments but may not diagnose. All assessment activities must be performed within the scope of the individual’s DC credential and applicable program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting SUD assessments using ASAM criteria and making level-of-care recommendations.
• Experience conducting assessments within a DC DBH-certified or Medicaid-funded SUD program.
• Experience working in outpatient and/or intensive outpatient (IOP) substance use treatment settings.
• Experience assessing individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.
• Familiarity with DC DBH Chapter 63 and related SUD documentation and service requirements.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary community behavioral health or SUD treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use disorder assessments in accordance with DC DBH requirements, organizational procedures, and applicable standards of care.
• Interview consumers and gather relevant information regarding substance use history, behavioral and physical health, psychosocial needs, functioning, strengths, risks, and other factors affecting treatment.
• Apply ASAM criteria to assessment findings to identify and document the appropriate level of care and recommended SUD services within the individual’s professional scope of practice.
• Complete required assessment documentation accurately, thoroughly, and within established timeframes, including clear documentation of findings and the rationale supporting treatment recommendations.
• Develop or contribute to initial treatment plans and treatment recommendations based on identified consumer needs.
• Complete reassessments, treatment plan reviews, and treatment plan updates as assigned to support ongoing care and program requirements.
• Identify clinical concerns, changes in consumer needs, or circumstances requiring additional evaluation or escalation and communicate them to appropriate clinical leadership.
• Coordinate with Clinical Managers, Certified Addiction Counselors (CACs), Recovery Support Specialists (RSS), and other members of the SUD team to support timely transition into appropriate services and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate consumer records and comply with applicable confidentiality, documentation, DC DBH, Medicaid, and organizational requirements.

Work Setting & Schedule

This is a hybrid role that may be performed primarily remotely, with in-person availability required based on consumer and program needs.

Assessments, documentation, and other responsibilities may be completed remotely when appropriate and permitted by program requirements. Assessors should also be available to conduct assessments or participate in other activities in person at the Spring Leaf Solutions office in Washington, DC when needed.

The specific balance of remote and in-person work may vary and will be determined based on program needs and coordination with your direct supervisor. Candidates should therefore be able to reliably provide both remote and in-person services as required. Assessment volume may vary based on referrals, admissions, and consumer demand.