Behavioral Health Assessor & Intake Specialist

Gaudenzia,-Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

On-the-job training

Educational assistance

Upward mobility

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. is seeking an Assessor in Harrisburg, PA to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, determine levels of care, and coordinate admissions for individuals on their recovery journey.

Qualified applicants have a social work/psychology background, with clinical experience and active credentialing status or progress toward licensure. Strong communication and collaboration across teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field and with one-year clinical experience and must hold a professional license through DOS or be credentialed through PCB at the time of hire or being working toward licensure or certification with a completion date of no longer than 3 years after date of hire.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in behavioral health, intake, or assessment services

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, including mental health and substance use evaluations
• Perform risk assessments for suicide, self-harm, or harm to others
• Determine appropriate level of care using established criteria (e.g., ASAM, LOCUS, CALOCUS)
• Develop initial treatment recommendations and coordinate admissions when appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, nurses, and case managers
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Educate clients and families about treatment options and available services
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and continuum of care services
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and accreditation standards

Skills

Assessments

Electronic health records

Communication

Decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Gaudenzia, Inc. is seeking an Assessor in Harrisburg, PA to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, determine levels of care, and coordinate admissions for individuals on their recovery journey.

Qualified applicants have a social work/psychology background, with clinical experience and active credentialing status or progress toward licensure. Strong communication and collaboration across teams are essential for success.