Assessor

Mission statement

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Job Description

Performs comprehensive clinical assessments, establishes diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders, and coordinates electronic health records and referral services within an outpatient setting.

• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Completes integrated substance use / mental health assessments, and diagnoses substance use and mental health disorders using the DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Ensures all diagnostic assessments are reviewed by the appropriate supervisor if the assessment counselor does not have an independent license and/or experience to diagnose.
• Recommends placement into substance abuse treatment based upon level of care after completion of the integrated substance use / mental health assessment.
• Informs referral source (with required release of information) of the outcome of the assessment and treatment recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated electronic health record for each assigned client under appropriate supervision.
• Adheres to documentation deadlines as outlined in the Training Manual.
• Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies, protocols, and procedures for activities [e.g., assessments, treatment plans, admission level of care (loc), and in the preparation of required reports.
• Assists with intake documentation as necessary (e.g., consent for treatment, consents to release of information, initial assessment, etc.) and maintains same in the electronic health record.
• Effectively orients the client to the facility/program(s) as needed by providing information including, but not limited to: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service.
• Uses the appropriate forms and instrumentation to assess client’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Gathers relevant information pertaining to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinates the delivery of service provisions.
• Acts as an advocate in accessing other needed services.
• Becomes proficient and adheres to True North Recovery’s treatment philosophy.
• Maintains familiarity with current and available community resources and their limitations, the procedures for making referrals, and the confidentiality requirements inherent to the referral process so that community resources are used to benefit clients.
• Recognizes the need for case consultation with supervisors by participating in case reviews, maintaining contact with referring professionals, and seeking assistance in matters that exceed the counselor’s level of expertise and/or scope of practice.
• Identifies program needs and suggests improvements to the Assessment Supervisor and Executive Leadership.
• Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately.

Qualifications

AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in counseling or related field. CDC II or higher preferred; BHC II or combination of experience, credentials and education. Must be able to obtain CDC II within 3 years of hire. Experience in conducting assessments is preferred. Experience and knowledge in substance abuse and mental health field.

• PREFERRED SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and standard office equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Efficiently document all billable interactions into AKAIMS.

COMPETENCIES Working with and Advocating for Others Assessing Strengths and Needs Planning and Providing Services Linking to Resources Individualizing Care Documenting Behaving Professionally and Ethically PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role is primarily performed in an office building with standard office environment and controlled temperatures. When working outdoors or at a job site the employee may be exposed to construction equipment or other moving objects/equipment; reference job site specifics. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk/hear, see, read, and personally interact with others.

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AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT The relationship between you and the True North Recovery Inc. is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the True North Recovery Inc. No representative of True North Recovery Inc. has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status.