Licensed Clinical Assessor — Behavioral Health Evaluations

Hcbs Of Virginia Llc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Chances Comprehensive Services (SCCS) seeks licensed or license-eligible Clinical Assessors to perform comprehensive clinical evaluations for behavioral health clients in Virginia. This contract role requires strong assessment skills, regulatory familiarity, and the ability to complete face-to-face assessments, ISPs, and intake documents in alignment with DMAS, DBHDS, CARF, and SCCS guidelines.

Eligible candidates must maintain thorough, compliant documentation and participate in required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Licensed in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMHP) or license-eligible to practice.
• 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience (assessments, intakes, crisis intervention).

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face Comprehensive Needs Assessments per guidelines (DMAS, DBHDS, CARF, SCCS).
• Complete intake documentation including ISPs and Initial Service Authorizations.
• Perform clinical intakes and initial screenings to determine levels of care.
• Formulate diagnostic impressions and preliminary treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with internal treatment teams and external providers as needed.
• Attend required clinical trainings (compensated).

Skills

Clinical writing

Attention to detail

Assessment experience

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/ Counseling/ Psychology

Job description

Second Chances Comprehensive Services (SCCS) seeks licensed or license-eligible Clinical Assessors to perform comprehensive clinical evaluations for behavioral health clients in Virginia. This contract role requires strong assessment skills, regulatory familiarity, and the ability to complete face-to-face assessments, ISPs, and intake documents in alignment with DMAS, DBHDS, CARF, and SCCS guidelines.

Eligible candidates must maintain thorough, compliant documentation and participate in required