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.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes integrated behavioral health assessments and diagnoses substance use disorders using the DSM-V-TR / ICD 10 criteria.
  
• Collaborates with supervisor to ensure all diagnostic assessments are reviewed as needed if the
  assessment clinician does not have an independent license and/or experience to diagnose, per TNR policy.
• Utilizes ASAM criteria to determine appropriate level of care.
• Communicates assessment outcomes and treatment recommendations effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.
•  Protects client confidentiality and maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with True North Recovery, Inc. policies and procedures.
  
•  Adheres to confidentiality requirements and safeguards client privacy while conducting virtual and in person assessments in accordance with applicable regulations and True North Recovery, Inc. policies and procedures.
•  Provides individual and group therapy, collateral interventions, and crisis intervention using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.
• Demonstrates schedule flexibility to support program needs, including the ability to provide services in
  person and conduct on-site assessments during weekends, as needed.
• 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.
• Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts. Initiates contact with Crisis Intervention Counselor, as indicated, for support and/or intervention.
• Adheres to True North Recovery’s Mission and Vision Statements.
• Maintains familiarity with current and available TNR services and their limitations, the procedures for making referrals, and the confidentiality requirements inherent to the referral process so that 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 Clinician's level of expertise and/or scope of practice.
• Assists in providing coverage of Intensive and Non-Intensive Outpatient services as needed and based upon the counselor’s level of expertise.
• Identifies program needs and suggests improvements to the assessment process to Managers.
• Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field.
• Must be willing to work towards licensure and/or already working towards licensure.
• Experience in conducting biopsychosocial assessments is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in substance abuse or 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 electronic health record.
• Knowledgeable in DSM-5-TR and ASAM criteria.

COMPETENCIES:

• Working with and Advocating for Others
• Assessing Strengths and Needs
• Planning Services
• Providing Services
  
• Linking to Resources
  
• Advocating
• Individualizing Care
• Documenting
• Behaving Professionally and Ethically

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement)
• 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
• Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
• Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
• 10 Paid Holidays a Year
• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Paid Training and Credentialing
• Short term and long-term disability
• Monthly cash stipend
• Supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity

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.

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.