Clinical Assessor (Remote) - Mid Day Shift

About the role

The Clinical Assessor II supports the Pennsylvania Clinical Assessment Team at Pyramid Healthcare, a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral healthcare. This role involves providing a range of clinical services, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clients receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including individual, family, and group sessions
• 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
• Develop admission, treatment, and clinical recommendations based on assessment findings
• Collaborate with referral sources, hospitals, emergency departments, providers, families, and community partners regarding treatment and admission planning
• 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

Qualifications

• Licensure, Education, & Experience: ASAM aligned substance programs must meet one of the following requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC). Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC) Bachelors level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience. Associates level with a CAAC or working towards 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 and one year of qualifying clinical experience. ASAM aligned Co-Occurring enhanced programs must meet one of the following requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and recovery-oriented care
• Working knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery-oriented care
• Working knowledge of federal, state, accreditation, and compliance standards
• 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
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to 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.

Compensation

This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.

Pyramid 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 is needed 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.

Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!