Assessment Clinician

Terros Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Terros Health at the Javelina location in Mesa, AZ, seeks an Assessment Clinician to conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and identify treatment needs for justice/crisis referrals. The role integrates with the BTG program, Maricopa County services, and Terros Health teams to develop effective service plans.

The position emphasizes evidence-based assessment and counseling for adults, with opportunities to provide a range of services and coordinate care across settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health field (e.g., MA, MC, MSW).
• Arizona Licensure in good standing as LCSW, LPC, LIAC, LMSW, LAC, LAAC or LMFT.
• Temporary licenses not accepted; new hires only.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria assessment to determine treatment needs and level of care.
• Prepare written assessment summary with findings and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate with referral sources and Terros Health team to develop and implement the service plan.
• Provide evidence-based individual, couple, family, or group services as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical assessment

Behavioral health

ASAM Criteria

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Assessment Clinician working at our Javelina location in Mesa, AZ.

Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Flexible Scheduling

Mon - Fri

Experience Treating Co-Occurring Disorders Preferred (Master’s degree, i.e., MA, MC, MSW, in a Behavioral Health Field)

Arizona Licensed: LCSW, LPC, LIAC, LMSW, LAC, LAAC or LMFT in Good Standing

(Temporary license does not qualify; New Hires Only)

Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL

$23.42/hr + for master's level therapists

$57,000+ for associate licensed therapists

$70,000+ for independent licensed therapists

Position Summary

Under the Agency’s policies and professional requirements, with oversight by the Program Supervisor, the Justice Services Assessment Clinician works closely with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department, Bridging the Gap (BTG) Re-entry and Crisis Aftercare Programs, the Terros Health Service Team, and other collateral community contacts to engage justice and crisis referred clients. The engagement process includes conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to determine the diagnosis and individual treatment needs of the client. The Assessment Clinician may complete assessments for a variety of referral sources, including MCAPD, the Department of Corrections, local and county jails, the BTG Re-entry and Crisis Aftercare Programs. The Assessment Clinician participates in the development of the Service Plan through the service team format, which strives to effectively meet the patient’s/family’s needs and aims to result in improve health outcomes. This position is responsible for providing evidence-based, therapeutic interventions which may include outpatient assessment, diagnosis, and counseling services for adults. The position reports to the Supervisor of BTG Re-entry or Director of Justice Services

Essential Duties

• Prior to the assessment, reviews the all referral and supplemental documents to gain insight about the patient being assessed. This may include Pre-Sentencing Reports, Public Access Case Lookup, Probation Officer insights, etc.
• Conducts a comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria® assessment to identify whether the patient requires treatment, and if so, the treatment level of care and supportive services necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
• Requests additional information from the referral source if the determination from the assessment is that treatment is not recommended; including discussions surrounding the original reason the referral was made and confirm that no additional information is available that would influence the determination, as evidenced by documentation in the patient record.
• Coordinates with the referral source after each assessment. This includes, but is not limited to, communicating treatment recommendations, any concerns that arose in the assessment, and to make referral to an appropriate facility, should the ASAM Criteria® assessment indicates a need for stabilization services (medical detoxification), inpatient, and residential services.
• Upon completion of the assessment, prepares a written assessment summary that details findings of the assessment and appropriate treatment recommendations based on these findings.
• Completes coordination of care activities as needed with other entities to ensure individual client needs are identified, documented in the assessment, and addressed in the Individualized Service Plan.
• After each assessment, the Assessment Clinician shall coordinate care for the patient and connect them to appropriate Terros Health team members based on their referral source and identified needs.
• If designated, conducts therapeutic services using evidence-based interventions. Interventions may include individual, couple, family or group service methods.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more