Clinical Assessor

Northpoint Recovery

Clinical Assessor providing critical level of care assessments, therapy, and case management at Northpoint Recovery. Collaborating with treatment teams to support client care and treatment goals.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $32 - $45 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct confidential substance use and mental health assessments in person or telehealth to determine the need and level of care for clients
Make placement to appropriate facility based on the outcome of the assessment interview
Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment goals
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support clients in their treatment goals
Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client assessments
Coordinate with Admissions, front desk team members, and other staff as needed to contact clients and guardians to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs
Monitor client access to and involvement with the program to help address barriers to treatment; follow up with client and guardian timely to assess satisfaction with adjusting to the program
Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients
If client is admitted to one of Northpoint’s facilities, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment; if client is referred to a program of another agency, forward all requested documentation with proper approval
Work collaboratively with client’s funding sources and Northpoint’s Utilization Review team to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for treatment and support services
Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate
Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for billing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
Maintain working knowledge of other agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients and their guardians
Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required
Provide back-up assistance to Counselors with group and individual therapy sessions as necessary
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Social Sciences or other relevant field required
Active mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered required
If substance use licensure is not active, must be willing to apply for substance use licensure
Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire and for the entire duration of employment
1+ year of experience in relevant field that clearly demonstrates knowledge and skills related to the treatment of mental health disorders
Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in all areas of job performance including adherence to appropriate professional boundaries and strict confidentiality practices in regard to client activities and documentation
Experience with trauma-informed services, cognitive behavioral therapies including DBT, CBT, and motivational therapies
Able to apply clinical judgment, ethics and accountability to formulate and implement treatment plans and other clinical documentation
Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating adolescent clients assigned
Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)
100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Employee Referral Bonuses
401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationReferral CoordinationCognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyMotivational TherapyElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Confidentiality PracticesClient Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDiscretionIndependent JudgmentRapport BuildingProfessional Boundaries

Certifications

Active Substance Use Licensure