Assessment Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; the posting specifies a bachelor's degree with ability to obtain a CRADC.
• Two or more years of professional experience in casework, counseling, screening, assessment, or group work, including at least one year involving substantial work in the rehabilitation and treatment of alcohol and/or drug addiction.
• Knowledge of counseling principles, techniques, and their application to substance use and addiction.
• CRADC credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board required within the first six months of employment, and required to be maintained.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and data entry.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local community travel.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis or complex circumstances, maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.

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, direct 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 and 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 in accordance with agency expectations, professional standards, and applicable requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Participate in PreventEd programs and events 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 effective working relationships with clients, volunteers, staff, and community social service agencies, and communicate relevant information appropriately with internal and external partners.
• Participate in supervision, seek feedback, and pursue professional development and knowledge relevant to the role.
• 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.