Clinical Assessor Department of Health

Job DetailsJob Location

• Clearwater,
• FL 33764Salary
• Range: $73,000.00 - $78,000.00
• SalarySalary: $73,000 with licensed $78,000
• We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. 5 days of PTO 16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off! Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary

The Assessor is a masters prepared counselor, licensed or unlicensed under the supervision of the Clinical Director. The Clinical Assessor works as a part of the collaborative care team of healthcare professionals led by a Department of Health primary care provider to support adults with mental health and substance use disorders served in the medical home and assessed and determined to be in need of and will benefit from a low intensity level of care as determined by the LOCUS. The assessor provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments for adults by completing the Level of Care Utilization System of Psychiatric and Addiction Services Adult Version 20 in conjunction with other agreed upon assessment tools in order to assess treatment and other needs, determine appropriate levels of care and diagnosis to establish medical necessity. This includes diagnosing and assessing needs related to social determinants of health, crisis stabilization and prevention services. This position is located at the DOH Medical Homes and reports to the Clinical Director. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation. QualificationsEDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree in Human Services required, in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy a plus. Licensed or Registered Intern, preferred. At least two years' experience with a psychiatric population of clients is preferred. EOE/ADA/DFW Smoke Free Campus IND123 https://info.flclearinghouse.com For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).