Assessor - Onsite Lower Bucks

Gaudenzia; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

On-the-Job Training

Upward Mobility

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia seeks a dedicated professional to perform level of care assessments for individuals seeking treatment, aligning with program requirements and state regulations.

You will conduct evaluations, ASAM-based assessments, and interviews (in person, virtual, or telephone). Thorough documentation in the EHR and PA WITS systems is required, with emphasis on timely, accurate records and funding considerations.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree with two years' clinical experience; Bachelor's degree with one-year clinical experience.
• Experience with LOC assessments and ASAM criteria and clinical interviewing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for level of care (LOC) assessments for individuals seeking treatment, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
• Conduct face-to-face, virtual, and telephonic interviews with individuals presenting for LOC assessment and/or admission to the appropriate program.
• Accurately document assessment/intake records, referrals, funding source approvals/authorizations, and diagnoses in the EHR system.
• Document all case management and clinical services required by the SCA into PA WITS and the EHR system.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and timely completion of tasks per policy and funding requirements.
• Maintain proficiency in assessment, intake and LOC protocols using ASAM criteria.
• Conduct admission funding reviews with relevant payors and assist with MA applications.
• Participate in funding source reviews and make treatment length recommendations.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure access to up-to-date interim services.
• Maintain accurate information for follow-up in PA WITS and the EHR system.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow up with clients after discharge per regulatory guidelines and document appropriately in PA WITS and the EHR.

Education

Associate's Degree with two years' clinical experience

Bachelor's degree with one-year clinical experience

Job description

Compensation

$20.00-$20.73 per hour

Job Description

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications:

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree with two years' clinical experience; Bachelor's degree with one-year clinical experience

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Be responsible for level of care (LOC) assessments for individuals seeking treatment, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and biopsychosocial histories.
• Complete face-to-face, virtual, and/or telephonic interviews with individuals presenting for LOC assessment and/or admission to the appropriate program.
• Accurately document assessment/intake records, records of referral, and funding source approvals/authorizations, and diagnosis within the electronic health record's (EHR) system.
• Document all case management and clinical services required by the Single County Authority (SCA), into the Pennsylvania Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (PA WITS) system and within the company's electronic health record's system.
• Maintain accurate electronic records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, based on current policy and procedure and the appropriate funding source requirements.
• Maintain proficiency in assessment, intake and level of care protocols, utilizing the ASAM criteria.
• Conduct admission funding reviews with relevant payor(s) and assist with completion of medical assistance (MA) applications, as needed.
• Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay as necessary for clients admitted to any of the Gaudenzia facilities.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure access to the most accurate and up-to-date interim services programs.
• Maintain accurate information for follow-up in the PA WITS system, along with the company's electronic health records system.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines and document appropriately in PA WITS and the agency's EHR system.

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

We hold client care as our top priority. We assume good intentions. We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other. We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances. We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action. We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage–from job posting to onboarding–we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.