Clinical Assessor (Remote) - Mid Day Shift

Pyramid Healthcare

Altoona (PA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Assessor II to deliver comprehensive clinical services in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role includes assessing client needs, conducting treatment planning, and facilitating group sessions to support recovery.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in a relevant field, strong knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, and exceptional communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact on client lives through dedicated care and support.

Qualifications

Must have a Master’s Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
Current licensure as required in the Commonwealth.
Experience with substance use disorder treatment desired.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group clinical services.
Conduct mobile behavioral health assessments.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment

Excellent oral communication

Ability to analyze information

Crisis intervention skills

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree with CADC

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client‑focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that give patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We provide behavioral healthcare services—psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc.—that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well‑being.

Summary

The Clinical Assessor II provides a range of clinical services in accordance with program requirements, applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, referral coordination, discharge planning, group facilitation, and other assigned clinical services. This role collaborates with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and interdisciplinary treatment team members to support engagement, continuity of care, and positive treatment outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide clinical services, including individual, family, and group sessions, and maintain communication with referral sources and outpatient providers as needed.
Conduct mobile behavioral health and substance use disorder assessments within assigned service areas.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments, clinical evaluations, intakes, and reassessments.
Assess clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, environmental, and recovery support needs.
Perform ASAM assessments and determine appropriate levels of care in compliance with credentials, licensing standards, and regulations.
Develop admission, treatment, and clinical recommendations based on assessment findings.
Complete individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
Collaborate with referral sources, hospitals, emergency departments, providers, families, and community partners regarding treatment and admission planning.
Partner with treatment teams to support service planning and clinical care needs.
Facilitate utilization review processes and maintain documentation to support authorizations and continued stay reviews.
Support aftercare planning, referrals, and continuity of care coordination.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Participate in on‑call rotations as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional discretion.
Complete all required trainings per organizational, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience:

ASAM aligned substance programs must meet one of the below requirements:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling and a Master’s‑level licensure (Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Professional Counseling), or certification by a statewide certification board (CAADC).
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling and working toward a Master’s‑level licensure or CAADC certification.
- Bachelor’s level with a CADC that is working toward a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.
- Associate’s level with a CAAC or working toward a CAAC with a minimum of two years of qualifying clinical experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with a CAAC.
- Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing with one year of qualifying clinical experience.
ASAM aligned Co-Occurring enhanced programs must meet one of the below requirements:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling and a Master’s‑level licensure (Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Professional Counseling) or CAADC certification.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling and working toward a Master’s‑level licensure or CAADC certification.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and recovery‑oriented care.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to gather, organize, and communicate assessment‑related information accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners.
Ability to problem‑solve by gathering and analyzing information.
Ability to recognize crisis situations and communicate concerns appropriately.
Working knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery‑oriented care.
Working knowledge of federal, state, accreditation, and compliance standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, drive, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in mobile and community‑based environments and requires frequent travel throughout assigned service areas. Assessments and admissions activities may occur in hospitals, emergency departments, residential facilities, outpatient programs, correctional facilities, schools, community agencies, client residences, and other referral locations. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, withdrawal, or crisis‑related situations and may encounter exposure to viruses, diseases, infections, and emotionally sensitive or traumatic situations.

Compensation

This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided either in this posting or during the interview process. Compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY – striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION – demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve daily. COLLABORATION – a steadfast, team‑focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION – genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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