Clinical Assessor

At The Blanchard Institute our team of experienced and compassionate providers is committed to delivering therapeutic, evidence-based care and assessment services tailored to the individual and the family.

This position fills dual roles within the organization, servings as a Clinical Assessor and providing backup support as a Therapist to the Clinical team to provide the full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment.

Position Summary

TheClinical Assessor is responsible for supporting the Clinical Team by thoroughly assessing each client adhering to the admissions process and procedures, collecting collateral information from family members or third parties, and appropriately staffing the assessment before treatment placement. This individual is also responsible for supporting the clinical team with treatment planning, Family and Client Orientation, assisting with case management and referral management, coordinating clinical and holistic services being provided; and arranging additional resources. The Clinical Assessor participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. They understand and work within the 12 Core Functions of a CSAC candidate. The Clinical Assessor will be trained in UA/BAC screening, crisis intervention, and EMR data entry.

This position fills dual roles within the organization, servings as a Clinical Assessor and providing backup support as a Therapist to the Clinical team to provide the full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment.

The role shall include, but not be limited to assessment and treatment services, family/relationship services, group process, educational presentations, treatment planning and review, documentation of services and client response, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and managed care contact as directed by designated staff.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution required.
• At least one years training and/or clinical experience with pending licensure / certification in substance abuse counseling preferred.
• Clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment setting preferred.
• Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities preferred
• Prior work in residential, outpatient, or multidisciplinary treatment environments preferred.
• Current state licensure or licensure eligibility (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
• Dual licensure (LCAS) or certification (CADC) in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is preferred.
• First Aid / CPR Certification.
• Crisis Intervention Certification (on-site).

The Blanchard Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of The Blanchard Institute to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related conditions, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local laws (Protected Group).

The Company is committed to a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment areexpressly conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screeningand background check in accordance with applicable law.

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