Clinical Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Conduct confidential assessments for substance use and mental health, either in-person or through telehealth, to evaluate clients' needs and care levels.

• Assign clients to suitable facilities based on the outcomes of assessments.

• Work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment teams, utilizing strengths-based and trauma-informed methodologies.

• Offer clinical consultation to referral sources, family members, and other stakeholders.

• Involve clients in the decision-making process and clarify assessment findings along with appropriate care levels.

• Gather and review referral and collateral information to aid in diagnosis, treatment needs, service coordination, and scheduling.

• Manage appointment coordination with Admissions, front desk personnel, clients, and guardians.

• Refer clients to suitable programs and agencies.

• Monitor client access and participation, address treatment obstacles, and follow up on program modifications and satisfaction.

• Coordinate admissions and intake processes or relay approved documentation to external agencies.

• Collaborate with funding sources and Utilization Review to secure authorizations for treatment reimbursements.

• Coordinate services with the legal system, including court appearances when necessary.

• Complete clinical documentation, billing, Outcomes Surveys, and EMR entries.

• Keep updated knowledge and resource lists of agencies and programs.

• Adhere to policies, regulations, standards, confidentiality obligations, and HIPAA protocols.

• Engage in meetings, staff development, and training activities.

• Provide backup support for group and individual therapy sessions.

• Carry out other clinically appropriate tasks and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Mental Health, Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline is required.

• An active, unencumbered Idaho Professional Counselor, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy license is required.

• Active mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are provided.

• If substance use licensure is not currently active, a willingness to apply for substance use licensure is necessary.

• Maintain relevant state licensure requirements at the time of hiring and throughout employment.

• At least 1 year of pertinent experience demonstrating knowledge and skills related to the treatment of mental health disorders.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment, uphold professional boundaries, and adhere to strict confidentiality protocols.

• Familiarity with trauma-informed services and cognitive behavioral therapies, including DBT, CBT, and motivational therapies.

• Utilize clinical judgment, ethics, and accountability in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans and clinical documentation.

• Capability to work with diverse populations and the requisite knowledge for treating assigned adolescent clients.

• Strong personal boundaries and the ability to establish rapport with patients.

• Understand and comply with the ethical standards of the relevant licensure governing board.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents.

• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000.

• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life & AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Pre-tax savings accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses.

• Generous paid time off plan.

• Employee referral bonuses.

• 401K retirement plan with employer matching.