Assessor

Job Description:

Job Title: Assessor
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for someone currently licensed in MO with an LPC or LCSW to join our team as an Assessor. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments for individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use services.

You will evaluate client needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and provide referrals and recommendations based on clinical findings. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely access to services and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for clients.

• Determine clinical appropriateness and level of care using evidence-based assessment tools and criteria.

• Provide referrals and coordinate admissions to appropriate programs and services.

• Document all assessments and client interactions in compliance with state, accreditation, and agency standards.

• Collaborate with clinical and admissions teams to ensure smooth transitions into care.

• Identify and respond to crisis situations, including conducting risk assessments and coordinating emergency interventions as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide linkage to external providers when appropriate.

• Participate in team meetings and case staffing to support continuity of care.

• Ensure all assessments meet regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.

• Represent the agency professionally in all interactions, including community partnerships and referral sources.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.

• Relevant licensure or credential (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or substance use certification) preferred, depending on program requirements.

• Experience in behavioral health intake, assessment, or admissions strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and diagnostic processes (DSM) preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and decision-making skills.

• Comfortable providing assessments via telehealth platforms (training provided)

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.