TITLE: Assessment Specialist
Salary Range: 44k- 54k
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Southeast, Inc. is a comprehensive provider of mental health, chemical dependency, healthcare, and homeless services assisting diverse populations regardless of their economic status. With the belief that all people have the capacity to grow and change, we provide our services to people of all ages, cultures, races, religious preferences, genders, and sexual orientations in order to enhance wellness and recovery, thereby improving families, workplaces, and communities.
Assessment Specialist Description:
Exciting opportunity at Southeast Healthcare to provide clinical/assessment and referral services to individuals receiving services at Southeast Healthcare. This person is responsible for diagnosis and assessment using the DSM and providing high quality client care. In order to be eligible for this position, a candidate must possess a Master's degree, LSW/LPC and have a mental health/AoD background and diagnostic assessment experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with other involved professionals as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, prenatal care, and psychiatric care. Make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview.
Conduct confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment.
Some of our many benefits include:
Flexible work schedules
-Collegial work environment
-Expand Knowledge and Skills Through Training Opportunities
-Exciting and Diverse Work Experiences
-Positions eligible for Student Loan Repayment through HRSA Programs
-Supervision provided to complete requirement for independent licensure
-Benefit Package: Health, Vision & Dental insurance within 30 days, Employer paid short & long-term disability, Life Insurance, 401(K) including excellent employer match, 3 paid personal days a year including your Birthday year and more.
We're looking for mission driven staff members who flourish in a supportive, caring work environment where your career can grow!
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