Assessor

Brightli; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, supportive work environment

Job summary

Brightli is seeking a licensed Assessor (MO LPC/LCSW) in a part-time capacity to conduct screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations for behavioral health and substance use services.

You will determine level of care, provide referrals, and document in compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating with admissions and clinical teams to ensure timely access to care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field is preferred.
• Licensure or credential such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or substance use certification is preferred depending on program requirements.
• Experience in behavioral health intake, assessment, or admissions is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and DSM diagnostic processes is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable providing assessments via telehealth platforms (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for clients.
• Determine clinical appropriateness and level of care using evidence-based assessment tools and criteria.
• Provide referrals and coordinate admissions to appropriate programs and services.
• Document all assessments and client interactions in compliance with state, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Collaborate with clinical and admissions teams to ensure smooth transitions into care.
• Identify and respond to crisis situations, including conducting risk assessments and coordinating emergency interventions as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide linkage to external providers when appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and case staffing to support continuity of care.
• Ensure all assessments meet regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Represent the agency professionally in all interactions, including community partnerships and referral sources.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or substance use certification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Assessor
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for someone currently licensed in MO with an LPC or LCSW to join our team as an Assessor. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments for individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use services.

You will evaluate client needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and provide referrals and recommendations based on clinical findings. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely access to services and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for clients.

• Determine clinical appropriateness and level of care using evidence-based assessment tools and criteria.

• Provide referrals and coordinate admissions to appropriate programs and services.

• Document all assessments and client interactions in compliance with state, accreditation, and agency standards.

• Collaborate with clinical and admissions teams to ensure smooth transitions into care.

• Identify and respond to crisis situations, including conducting risk assessments and coordinating emergency interventions as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide linkage to external providers when appropriate.

• Participate in team meetings and case staffing to support continuity of care.

• Ensure all assessments meet regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.

• Represent the agency professionally in all interactions, including community partnerships and referral sources.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.

• Relevant licensure or credential (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or substance use certification) preferred, depending on program requirements.

• Experience in behavioral health intake, assessment, or admissions strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and diagnostic processes (DSM) preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and decision-making skills.

• Comfortable providing assessments via telehealth platforms (training provided)

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.