Assessor – Contractor

Jobtailor; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified clinician to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, establish diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders, and coordinate electronic health records in an outpatient setting.

You will complete integrated assessments, recommend placement into treatment based on level of care, document outcomes, and maintain confidential EHRs while adhering to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field.
• CDC II or BHC II or equivalent credentials.
• Experience in conducting assessments preferred.
• Experience in substance abuse and mental health field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Efficiently document all billable interactions in AKAIMS.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive clinical assessments
• Establishes diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders
• Coordinates electronic health records and referral services within an outpatient setting
• Completes integrated substance use / mental health assessments
• Ensures all diagnostic assessments are reviewed by the appropriate supervisor
• Recommends placement into substance abuse treatment based upon level of care
• Informs referral source of the outcome of the assessment and treatment recommendations
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated electronic health record for each assigned client
• Adheres to documentation deadlines as outlined in the Training Manual
• Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies
• Assists with intake documentation as necessary
• Effectively orients the client to the facility/program(s)
• Uses the appropriate forms and instrumentation to assess client's strengths and weaknesses
• Gathers relevant information pertaining to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations
• Coordinates the delivery of service provisions
• Acts as an advocate in accessing other needed services
• Maintains familiarity with current and available community resources and their limitations
• Recognizes the need for case consultation with supervisors by participating in case reviews
• Identifies program needs and suggests improvements to the Assessment Supervisor and Executive Leadership
• Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Independent working

Decision making / judgment

Education

Master's degree in counseling

CDC II

BHC II

Tools

AKAIMS

PCs and office equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive clinical assessments
• Establishes diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders
• Coordinates electronic health records and referral services within an outpatient setting
• Completes integrated substance use / mental health assessments
• Ensures all diagnostic assessments are reviewed by the appropriate supervisor
• Recommends placement into substance abuse treatment based upon level of care
• Informs referral source of the outcome of the assessment and treatment recommendations
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated electronic health record for each assigned client
• Adheres to documentation deadlines as outlined in the Training Manual
• Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies
• Assists with intake documentation as necessary
• Effectively orients the client to the facility/program(s)
• Uses the appropriate forms and instrumentation to assess client's strengths and weaknesses
• Gathers relevant information pertaining to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations
• Coordinates the delivery of service provisions
• Acts as an advocate in accessing other needed services
• Maintains familiarity with current and available community resources and their limitations
• Recognizes the need for case consultation with supervisors by participating in case reviews
• Identifies program needs and suggests improvements to the Assessment Supervisor and Executive Leadership
• Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling or related field
• CDC II or higher preferred; BHC II or combination of experience, credentials and education
• Experience in conducting assessments is preferred
• Experience and knowledge in substance abuse and mental health field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with PCs and standard office equipment
• Demonstrates ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressureExcellent time management skills
• Efficiently document all billable interactions into AKAIMS

Certifications & Qualifications

• CDC II
• BHC II