Behavioral Health Clinician: Detox & SUD Assessments

View Point Health; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

View Point Health in Covington, GA seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician – Assessment to support PACE Detox and GRAN Recovery Center. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, determine level of care, and facilitate admissions.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent engagement, and concise documentation. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment and participate in treatment planning and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure in the State of Georgia (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, or LAPC).
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments for individuals seeking admission to Detox and Residential SUD services.
• Establishes DSM-5 diagnoses and determines appropriate ASAM level of care.
• Synthesizes clinical information into clear, concise, and defensible documentation to support admission and treatment decisions.
• Supports screening and intake processes to ensure timely access to care for individuals seeking services.
• Collaborates with Clinical Team Lead, Charge RN, medical providers, and Access staff to facilitate admission decisions.
• Assists with coordination of admissions and communicating with referral sources.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to admission and works proactively to resolve them.
• Provides crisis intervention services, including suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
• Assess level of risk and determines need for higher levels of care, including 1013 processes when appropriate.
• Supports safe transitions to Emergency Receiving Facilities or inpatient settings when clinically indicated.
• Develops initial treatment plans and updates them; participates in treatment team meetings and staffing discussions.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

CareLogic

Job description

View Point Health in Covington, GA seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician – Assessment to support PACE Detox and GRAN Recovery Center. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, determine level of care, and facilitate admissions.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent engagement, and concise documentation. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment and participate in treatment planning and on-call coverage.