Clinical Assessor (Remote) - Wednesday Through Saturday (10 hour shifts)

About the Role

This role supports the Pennsylvania Clinical Assessment Team. Applicants are required to reside and be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. The Clinical Assessor II provides a range of clinical services in accordance with program requirements, applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.

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.

Requirements

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, 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).
• Bachelor’s level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.
• Associate’s 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 below 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).

Skills

• 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

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to sit, drive, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch.
• 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.

Benefits

For Full-Time Positions:

• 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!

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.