Clinical Assessor Behavioral Health

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH•Scottsdale, AZ

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assessor functions as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) under the direct supervision of a licensed Behavioral Health Professional (BHP). The role conducts comprehensive initial screenings, intakes, and assessments for individuals referred to NOAH for outpatient behavioral health and psychiatric services. It also includes providing supportive counseling, developing individualized treatment plans, and completing required documentation and inventories, such as Releases of Information (ROI), Consents, PHQ-9, ASAM, and CALOCUS. Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs. The position is located at Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Requirements

Knowledge of DSM-5 and general clinical principles and practices.
Ability to work cohesively within a treatment team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals from varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
One of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or equivalency plus a combination of behavioral-health-related education and full-time behavioral health work experience totaling at least two years; an associate degree plus at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or a bachelor's or master's degree plus one year of behavioral health experience.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Hold a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or pass fingerprint clearance within seven days following hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills preferred.
At least one year of clinical assessment experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and complete required documentation and inventories for new and returning patients, including ROI, Consents, PHQ-9, ASAM, and CALOCUS.
Collaborate with assigned providers, case managers, and internal and external patient teams to support caseload management, treatment planning, and patient needs.
Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning sessions, and case conferences to support coordinated care.
Complete and process Releases of Information for prior outpatient and inpatient treatment services.
Provide outreach and engagement following internal and external crisis interventions.
Deliver supportive counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional.
Engage patients experiencing challenges with treatment adherence and help resolve barriers to appointment compliance.
Connect patients with appropriate community resources, educate them about available services, facilitate linkages, and document interactions in accordance with NOAH policies and procedures.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance case management and provider service delivery.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patient rights in compliance with NOAH policies, contractual obligations, and state and federal regulations.
Meet established productivity expectations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.