Service Access Assessor

Western Tidewater CSB is seeking an Assessor for our Access Services program. $65,000.00/annually

Responsibilities and Duties for Assessor:

• Complete screenings and comprehensive diagnostic assessments of individuals to determine medical necessity and eligibility for mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Guide individuals referred to WTCSB through a staged intake process in which eligibility, treatment readiness and motivation to change is determined; and intake and referral for direct service provision in completed.
• Complete eligibility assessments and service authorization requests for third party payors.
• Review and sign clinical and eligibility assessments completed by program staff.
• Conduct and/or interpret standardized assessments to determine behavioral support needs including but not limited to the CANS, MCAS and DAST.
• Develop and implement individual service plans at initiation of services.
• Develop individual crisis plans that include the individual’s preferences regarding treatment in an emergency.
• Comply with Human Rights Regulations/Reporting procedures.
• Serve as a member of external and /or internal committees, attending meetings as requested or needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, related to program requirements and the provision of related mental health services.

Qualifications and Skills for Assessor:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related Human Services field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in Human Services field, preferably in a mental health setting.
• Candidate for Residency or Social Work Supervisee; or Resident in Counseling or Social Work Supervisee. Clinical Licensure as an LCSW, or LPC preferred.
• Valid current driver’s license and acceptable DMV record at time of hire and continuously thereafter.