Assessment Clinician, Substance Use

About the role

The Assessment Clinician, Substance Use plays a critical role in evaluating and diagnosing individuals to inform treatment planning and support services. This position provides substance use and mental health treatment services including orientation, screening, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, individual counseling, and group counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use and mental health treatment services, including orientation, screening, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, individual counseling, and group counseling.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations using evidence-based tools and techniques.
• Gather and analyze client history, behavioral observations, and collateral information to inform assessment outcomes.
• Ensure all individuals receiving substance use treatment receive ongoing assessment and treatment planning per guidelines set forth by IDHS DBHR and applicable rules.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, case managers, and families to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
• Document assessment findings clearly and accurately in client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging research in clinical assessment to enhance evaluation quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related human service field. Certification or licensure (CADC, LSW, or LPC) required within 24 months of hire. Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations. Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria, ASAM criteria, and standardized assessment instruments. Excellent communication and documentation skills. A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or other human service field. Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan. Training in specialized assessment tools such as neuropsychological testing or trauma-informed assessment. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Additional certifications related to mental health assessment or treatment.