What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessor position at New Beginnings Today?
The Assessor is responsible for conducting Bio-Psychosocial assessments or Addiction/Substance assessments (out-of-clinic or in-clinic) on clients referred to the agency for clinical services. This position determines the type or level of service a potential client may be eligible to receive. The Assessor must provide clinical and administrative support services within the office.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychiatry, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology or related field and completed a diagnosis or assessment course and
- 1-year of experience working with clientele suffering from MH/SA issues and their families.
- Must be licensed as a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
- Must be certified as a GCADC-III, MAC, GCADC-II, CADC-II, ICADC-II or CAC-II for addiction/substance assessments.
- Must also be able to provide minimum Counseling or Therapeutic services.
- Must have a current ANSA and/or CANS certificate.
- Must not have a record of felony convictions.
- Maintain unrestricted licensure or certification in the state of Georgia for the duration of employment.
- Be organized and detail-oriented.
- Must maintain yearly professional liability insurance.
Essential Duties:
- Conduct quality clinical Bio-Psychosocial assessments or Addiction/Substance assessments (out-of-clinic and in-clinic) on assigned clients for the purpose of determining the type and/or level of services they may be eligible to receive from the agency. Timely complete and submit all documents to include, the Assessments, Treatment Plans, Assessment Tool, Progress Notes, signed forms and other clinical documents within 48 hours of the date of service.
- Provide proper DSM-V diagnosis and accurate evaluations through proper questioning, observation and documentation. Ensure clients meet all eligible criteria for authorized service or treatment. Schedule appointments with families and schedule clients for psychiatric evaluations, as necessary.
- Timely report to designated places or service sites to represent the agency and conduct assessments. Service sites may include homes, schools, courthouses or other locations and facilities that require the assessor’s presence.
Teamwork & Communication:
- Collaboration with other professionals.
- Be a productive member of the staff.
- Communicate effectively, clearly, and appropriately to ensure client care and clinician concerns are known.
- Use excellent judgment.
- Prompt arrival to sessions/meetings is strongly encouraged.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $35 - $50