Assessment Specialist-Outpatient AOD

Renewal, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal, Inc. seeks a qualified professional to schedule and complete AOD diagnostic assessments for clients referred to its outpatient program. The role involves recommending levels of care, coordinating referrals, and ensuring proper documentation and authorization.

You will maintain confidentiality and collaborate with counselors, case managers, and finance to meet the plan of care and funding needs. A Bachelor’s degree with at least two years’ experience is required, with Act 33/34

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DSM Diagnostic Criteria and required assessment tools.
• Knowledge of billing procedures including ICD-10 Codes and DSM-V.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders; strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and complete AOD diagnostic assessments for clients.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure proper documentation/authorization.
• Communicate between clients, referral sources, finance, counselors and case managers.
• Orient clients to the program and ensure timely services funding.

Skills

DSM Criteria

Assessment tools

Co-occurring disorders

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Related field

Tools

Billing systems

ICD-10/DSM-V knowledge

Job description

Definition:

Schedules and completes AOD diagnostic assessments for clients referred to Renewal outpatient drug and alcohol program. This individual will make appropriate recommendations for needed level of care and coordinate referrals to ensure receipt of proper documentation and authorization pursuant to service delivery as well as ensures clients are properly orientated to the program. Other responsibilities include communicating appropriate information between client, referral sources, finance office, counselors and Case Managers to ensure that client's needs are met through the plan of care. This includes the scheduling of initial appointment with assigned AOD Counselor and follow up on all referrals. Ensure all clients are adequately funded through the authorizing of services for payment in a timely manner. This position requires an ability to maintain strict confidentiality and maintain a high degree of ethics.

Eligibility Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Knowledge and understanding of DSM Diagnostic Criteria and required assessment tools. Knowledge of behavioral codes and billing procedures to include ICD 10 Codes and DSM-V. Knowledge of co-occurring disorders. Demonstrat4ed ability to work effectively and efficiently, multi-task, self-starting, motivated, and adept to changing technology, conducting research; must be computer literate. Writing skills and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite to employment. Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and substance dependence needed for this position.

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field with minimum two (2) years' experience required. Certification preferred. Act 33/34 required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Protected Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities