Contract Clinical Assessor
About The Position
Trusted Results Therapy Group is seeking an experienced and clinically sharp Contract Clinical Assessor to join our contractor network. This 1099 contract role is dedicated exclusively to the initial diagnostic assessment phase of client care. The Contract Clinical Assessor conducts structured diagnostic evaluation sessions with new clients, applies DSM-5 criteria to render accurate diagnostic impressions, and produces complete clinical documentation including individualized treatment plans and IPOCs prior to handing off clients to ongoing therapy and psychiatric services. Contractors in this role work independently, set their own availability, and are compensated on a per-completed-assessment basis. This structure is well-suited for clinicians seeking focused, assessment-only contract work with the flexibility to integrate into an existing schedule or practice.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
- Active SC licensure or provisional licensure under supervision (LMSW, LISCP, LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LPES, or LP)
- Minimum 2 years of experience conducting clinical diagnostic assessments in a behavioral health setting
- Strong working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based assessment practices
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing individualized treatment plans and IPOCs
- Experience with Residential Based Habilitative Services (RBHS) assessments and RBHS documentation requirements
- High attention to detail with the ability to complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within required timeframes
- Proficiency with EHR platforms and digital documentation workflows
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SC Medicaid (Healthy Connections) assessment and documentation requirements
- Familiarity with commercial insurance intake and authorization standards
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Prior experience in a high-volume, multi-site, or assessment-focused behavioral health setting
- Telehealth delivery experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial diagnostic assessment sessions with new clients via telehealth or at TRTG office locations across South Carolina
- Apply DSM-5 criteria to develop accurate diagnostic impressions based on presenting symptoms, history, and clinical observation
- Complete all required initial intake documentation including client demographics, consent for treatment, and releases of information (ROI)
- Develop individualized treatment plans (ITPs) aligned with diagnostic findings and client-identified goals
- Complete Individualized Plans of Care (IPOCs) in accordance with TRTG and payer requirements
- Conduct Residential Based Habilitative Services (RBHS) assessments as applicable and generate compliant RBHS documentation
- Enter all assessment documentation accurately and within required timeframes in TRTG's electronic health record (EHR) system
- Communicate diagnostic and clinical findings to TRTG clinical and administrative teams to facilitate smooth client transition into ongoing services
- Adhere to TRTG documentation standards, HIPAA requirements, payer-specific intake requirements, and SC licensing regulations
