Assessor - Onsite Day Shift - Outreach

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

 

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

 

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree with two years' clinical experience; Bachelor's degree with one-year clinical experience

Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Health/Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Administration, Physical Therapy, and more.

Pennsylvania Licensure Requirements: All applicants must hold a professional license through DOC or be credentialed through PCB at the time of hire "OR" being working toward licensure or certification with a completion date of no longer than 3 years after date of hire. Acceptable certification and licensures include, but are not limited to: CAC, CADC, LCADC, LSW, LICSW, LGSW, etc."

 

Your responsibilities in this role may include:
* Be responsible for level of care (LOC) assessments for individuals seeking treatment, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
* Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and biopsychosocial histories.
* Complete face-to-face, virtual, and/or telephonic interviews with individuals presenting for LOC assessment and/or admission to the appropriate program.
* Accurately document assessment/intake records, records of referral, and funding source approvals/authorizations, and diagnosis within the electronic health record's (EHR) system.
* Document all case management and clinical services required by the Single County Authority (SCA), into the Pennsylvania Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (PA WITS) system and within the company's electronic health record's system.
* Maintain accurate electronic records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, based on current policy and procedure and the appropriate funding source requirements.
* Maintain proficiency in assessment, intake and level of care protocols, utilizing the ASAM criteria.
* Conduct admission funding reviews with relevant payor(s) and assist with completion of medical assistance (MA) applications, as needed.
* Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay as necessary for clients admitted to any of the Gaudenzia facilities.
* Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure access to the most accurate and up-to-date interim services programs.
* Maintain accurate information for follow-up in the PA WITS system, along with the company's electronic health records system.
* Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies.
* Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines and document appropriately in PA WITS and the agency's EHR system.

 

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

 

Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for ac