Assessor

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Assessor at Georgia HOPE helps children, adolescents, and adults access appropriate behavioral health services through comprehensive assessments, person-centered treatment planning, and coordination with clinical teams and community partners. The role evaluates individual needs, recommends appropriate levels of care, supports intake and service authorization, and ensures clinical records are accurate, timely, compliant, and aligned with each person’s needs.

The position combines assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration across behavioral health services. Assessors work with individuals and families to understand strengths, challenges, and goals, and partner with internal teams and community providers to coordinate care. Depending on program needs, work may include community-based meetings or in-home and community-based services, requiring reliable transportation and flexibility. The role requires sound clinical judgment, effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities, documentation and productivity expectations, diverse populations, and crisis situations while maintaining person-centered care.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required in all listed states.
• Alabama: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Alabama.
• Florida: Preferred to have a Florida Registered Intern credential (RMHCI, RCSWI, or RMFTI) or a Florida LMHC or LCSW license.
• Georgia: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Georgia.
• Mississippi: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Mississippi.
• North Carolina: Must hold an associate license as an LCSWA or LCMHCA in North Carolina.
• Ohio: Must hold a current Ohio professional license as an LSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT, or LPCC.
• South Carolina: Must hold a license as an LMSW, LMFT, or LPCA in South Carolina.
• Tennessee: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Tennessee.
• Virginia: Must be a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in Virginia.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility are needed when program needs involve community-based meetings or in-home and community-based services.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Georgia applicants: Full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, 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, treatment plans, or individualized service plans with individuals and families.
• Establish measurable individualized goals that support recovery, improved functioning, and desired outcomes.
• Review and update treatment plans at required intervals or when needs or clinical recommendations change.
• Coordinate referrals and connect individuals and families with internal services and external community resources.
• Prepare accurate, 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 with clinical information and documentation demonstrating medical necessity.
• Ensure assessments, treatment plans, and records meet 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, provide updates, and address intake or service coordination needs.
• Coordinate with community partners, including child welfare agencies, juvenile justice programs, probation services, schools, courts, and behavioral health providers, as appropriate.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical case discussions, and community collaboration meetings to support continuity of care.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program with 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