Intake Assessor Specialist

Job Summary

The Assessor conducts clinical assessments and intake evaluations, determines service eligibility, and supports timely connection to care across behavioral health programs.

• Key Responsibilities
• Conduct diagnostic and functional assessments and complete treatment planning documentation.
• Contact consumers within 24 hours of assignment and complete required assessment components within 48 hours.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and leadership to support appropriate service placement and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, nursing, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current licensure or license eligible in Washington, D.C.
• Experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis, service coordination, and behavioral health documentation.
• Preferred: experience in community-based behavioral health, intake, utilization review, and tools such as ASAM Criteria, PHQ-9, DLA-20, CAFAS, SBIRT, AUDIT, and CALOCUS/LOCUS.

Join a mission-driven team committed to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health care.