Assessor

Health Connect America • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

The Assessor at Georgia HOPE conducts behavioral health assessments and reassessments, develops person-centered treatment plans, and supports intake and service authorization so children, adolescents, and adults can access appropriate care. The role uses clinical expertise, standardized assessment tools, and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria to evaluate needs and recommend levels of care. The Assessor collaborates with individuals, families, clinical teams, and community partners to establish meaningful goals, coordinate referrals, and support continuity of care.

The work combines assessment appointments, treatment planning, documentation, authorization requirements, and communication with families and stakeholders. Depending on program needs, the Assessor may attend community-based meetings or provide in-home and community-based services, requiring reliable transportation and flexibility. The position calls for sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting documentation, productivity, and regulatory expectations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• State-specific credential or licensure requirements apply: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee require eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW; North Carolina requires an associate license as an LCSWA or LCMHCA; Ohio requires a current LSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT, or LPCC license; South Carolina requires a LMSW, LMFT, or LPCA license; and Virginia requires Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work status.
• Florida requires a master’s degree; a Registered Intern credential (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI) or license as an LMHC or LCSW is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to manage competing priorities while meeting documentation and productivity expectations.
• Comfort working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and responding thoughtfully to crisis situations.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility may be needed for community-based meetings or in-home and community-based services.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW is preferred for Georgia applicants.
• For Florida applicants, a Registered Intern credential (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI) or license as an LMHC or LCSW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial behavioral health assessments, reassessments, and ongoing evaluations within required timeframes using standardized assessment tools and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
• Evaluate individual needs and recommend an appropriate level of care based on clinical findings and program admission criteria.
• Develop person-centered Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs), also known as Treatment Plans or Individualized Service Plans, in collaboration with individuals and families.
• Establish measurable, individualized goals supporting recovery, improved functioning, and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Review and update treatment plans at required intervals or when individual needs and clinical recommendations change.
• Coordinate referrals and connect individuals and families with appropriate internal services and external community resources.
• Prepare accurate and timely assessments, treatment plans, contact notes, and supporting documentation in the Electronic Health Record and related tracking systems.
• Review clinical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation requirements and deadlines.
• Support initial and continued service authorizations by providing clinical information and documentation demonstrating medical necessity.
• Ensure assessments, treatment plans, and related records comply with state requirements, payer guidelines, COA standards, organizational policies, and HIPAA requirements.
• Respond promptly to individuals experiencing a crisis and support intervention efforts, including coordination with crisis lines and mobile crisis services.
• Collaborate with Program Directors, Clinical Supervisors, therapists, administrative staff, and leadership to promote coordinated care and timely service delivery.
• Communicate with individuals, families, and external stakeholders to gather information, share updates, and address intake or service coordination needs.
• Coordinate as appropriate with community partners, including child welfare agencies, juvenile justice programs, probation services, schools, courts, and other behavioral health providers.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical case discussions, and community collaboration meetings to support continuity of care.
• Depending on program needs, participate in community-based meetings or provide in-home and community-based services.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including eight mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
• Access to a Health Navigator.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering savings and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time