Screening and Assessment Coordinator

PreventEd•Olivette, MO

2d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Screening and Assessment Coordinator is a professional position providing screening, assessment, referral, and direct support services for individuals experiencing substance use concerns. The role provides crisis intervention, education, outreach, and referrals while maintaining thorough, accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation and reports. The coordinator also represents PreventEd in community settings and collaborates with internal departments and external partners to support program and agency goals. The position conducts adult substance use screenings, assessments, and GuidEd adolescent early intervention screenings as assigned; identifies client needs and connects individuals with appropriate alcohol and drug misuse, addiction treatment, behavioral health, and community-based services. It also includes case management and documentation, community outreach, collaboration, and participation in supervision and professional development. The coordinator must maintain the Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board, which is required within the first six months of employment. A bachelor's degree is required, along with at least two years of relevant professional experience, including at least one year of substantial work in the rehabilitation and treatment of alcohol and/or drug addiction. A master's degree and public speaking and training experience are preferred. The position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local community travel, and flexibility for evening and weekend responsibilities when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to obtain the Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) credential.
At least two years of professional experience in casework, counseling, screening, assessment, or group work.
At least one year of experience involving substantial work in the rehabilitation and treatment of alcohol and/or drug addiction.
Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques and their application to substance use and addiction.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and data entry.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for required local community travel.
Obtain the CRADC credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board within the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field.
Public speaking and training experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct adult substance use screenings, assessments, and GuidEd adolescent early intervention screenings as assigned.
Provide information, support, and crisis intervention to individuals contacting or visiting PreventEd.
Screen and assess client needs related to substance use, behavioral health, social circumstances, and other presenting concerns.
Use screening and assessment findings to identify appropriate referrals for alcohol and drug misuse, addiction treatment, behavioral health, and other community-based services.
Maintain professional boundaries and respond to client needs with maturity, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
Complete thorough, accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation, screening and assessment records, referral letters, reports, and client records within established timelines.
Maintain organized files supporting the administrative and informational needs of the Behavioral Health Department and PreventEd.
Document follow-up activities, client progress, referrals, assessments, service recommendations, outcomes, and other relevant client information.
Respond to assigned calls and voicemails in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain confidentiality and documentation practices consistent with agency expectations, professional standards, and applicable requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources.
Participate in PreventEd programs and events as assigned and promote awareness of prevention, screening, referral, and behavioral health services.
Collaborate with other PreventEd departments and participate in team-based program and agency planning.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, volunteers, staff, and community social service agencies.
Communicate relevant client, program, and community information appropriately with internal and external partners.
Participate in supervision, seek feedback, and pursue professional development and knowledge to strengthen effectiveness.
Maintain current knowledge of counseling principles, substance use disorders, addiction, screening and assessment practices, referral resources, documentation standards, and applicable professional practices.
Maintain the CRADC credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board, as required.
Demonstrate flexibility regarding evening and weekend responsibilities when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.