Assessment Specialist 1

Sphs Group; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

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Job summary

Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc. is seeking part-time clinicians to perform initial screenings, assess clients, and develop individualized treatment plans across mental health and substance use services.

The role involves coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, attending case conferences, and potentially managing a small outpatient caseload while ensuring timely documentation and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing or Activities Therapy in accordance with DHS/DDAP regulations.
• Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for services by completing initial screenings and scheduling initial appointments.
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health, drug/alcohol, or co-occurring assessment on all clients.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methodologies; maintains at least 60% direct service time.
• Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Participates in Case Conferences with psychiatric and clinical staff and provides testimony at court hearings.
• May carry a small caseload for outpatient services.
• Initiates intra- and inter-agency contact to facilitate client care.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all case records, charts, reports, and forms in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing or Activities Therapy

Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling

Job description

Job Details

Location: SBC Monessen D&A MH - Monessen, PA 15062

Position Type: Part Time

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Part‑Time Positions

Overall Function

• Responds to calls for services by completing initial screenings and scheduling initial appointments.
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health, drug/alcohol, or co-occurring assessment on all clients.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methodologies, maintaining a direct service level of 60% minimum time.
• Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Participates in Case Conferences with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, either individually and/or in group settings, and provides testimony at any court hearings.
• May carry a small caseload for outpatient services.
• Initiates appropriate intra‑ and inter‑agency contact to facilitate client care.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be available to work a flexible work schedule, i.e., evenings, weekends, etc.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Nursing or Activities Therapy in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations or a Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate‑level credits in mental health or counseling that is accredited and recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care programs.

Available Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
• Be an SPHS Hero!

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