Substance Use Assessor

Substance Use Assessor | Full-Time

Location: Bethlehem, PA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
Salary: $55,000 per year
Program: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program

A master’s degree and experience in substance use treatment are required.

About the Role

As a Substance Use Assessor with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, you’ll help clients access the right level of care. You’ll conduct face-to-face assessments, document your findings, and coordinate referrals and case management services as clients enter treatment.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct face-to-face substance use assessments and prepare written evaluations and intake documentation.

• Determine the appropriate level of care and coordinate referrals to treatment facilities or the Case Management Unit (CMU).

• Conduct crisis assessments, make referrals as needed, and provide mobile assessments as scheduled.

• Deliver authorized services promptly and complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with program, best practice, and licensure standards.

• Maintain knowledge of mental health conditions and disabilities, including symptoms, treatment options, and social impacts.

• Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, hospitals, treatment facilities, and other community partners.

• Participate in required individual and peer supervision, staff meetings, and professional development training.

• Submit required credential, clearance, training, and timekeeping documentation to Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or clinical social work, with a completed clinical practicum.

• Experience: At least one year of clinical experience and one year of post-degree experience in behavioral health. Experience in substance use treatment is required.

• Licensure: Preferred but not required.

• Clearances: Child abuse clearance, criminal background clearance, fingerprint-based federal criminal history check, and verification of eligibility through Medicare and Medicaid exclusion screening.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transportation expenses

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs

• Discounts through Tickets at Work

About Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, part of Chimes, is accredited by The Joint Commission. We provide services for people with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. We also offer prevention and education programs for youth, families, and adults.

Learn more and apply through Chimes Careers

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