Part-Time Clinical Assessor - Community Based Services

About the role

The Part-Time Clinical Assessor will conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and determine service eligibility and treatment recommendations for individuals referred for services. This role supports timely access to care through completion of diagnostic evaluations, psychosocial assessments, risk screenings, and coordination with referral sources, individuals, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets referral information from internal and external sources including schools, physicians, hospitals, community agencies, and families.
• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic interviews, mental health screenings, and risk assessments to determine medical necessity and appropriate levels of care.
• Completes service eligibility determinations and provides recommendations for treatment and service placement.
• Collaborates with individuals, families, and referral sources to support continuity of care and timely access to services.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with Medicaid, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Provides crisis assessment and support as needed.
• Collaborates with individuals, families, and referral sources to support continuity of care and timely access to services.
• Coordinates referrals to appropriate Villa and community-based services.
• Communicates assessment outcomes and recommendations to treatment teams and referral partners.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations as appropriate.
• Maintains all required assessment and client service documentation in compliance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensures confidentiality of all client information in compliance with HIPAA and professional ethical standards.
• Participates in quality assurance activities including file reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or critical incidents in accordance with policy and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a human services-related field required.
• Must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Virginia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Resident, or Supervisee status preferred).
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, family systems, and behavioral health service delivery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent documentation abilities.
• Experience with Medicaid documentation and behavioral health services preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, referral sources, schools, and community agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record systems.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with satisfactory driving record preferred.