Assessor

True North Recovery

Clinical Assessor conducting comprehensive assessments for substance use and mental health disorders in Anchorage, Alaska. Managing electronic health records and providing treatment recommendations in an outpatient setting.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs comprehensive clinical assessments, establishes diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders, and coordinates electronic health records and referral services within an outpatient setting.
Completes integrated substance use / mental health assessments, and diagnoses substance use and mental health disorders using the DSM-5-TR criteria.
Ensures all diagnostic assessments are reviewed by the appropriate supervisor if the assessment counselor does not have an independent license and/or experience to diagnose.
Recommends placement into substance abuse treatment based upon level of care after completion of the integrated substance use / mental health assessment.
Informs referral source (with required release of information) of the outcome of the assessment and treatment recommendations.
Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated electronic health record for each assigned client under appropriate supervision.
Adheres to documentation deadlines as outlined in the Training Manual.
Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies, protocols, and procedures for activities [e.g., assessments, treatment plans, admission level of care (loc), and in the preparation of required reports.
Assists with intake documentation as necessary (e.g., consent for treatment, consents to release of information, initial assessment, etc.) and maintains same in the electronic health record.
Effectively orients the client to the facility/program(s) as needed by providing information including, but not limited to: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service.
Uses the appropriate forms and instrumentation to assess client’s strengths and weaknesses.
Gathers relevant information pertaining to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations.
Coordinates the delivery of service provisions.
Acts as an advocate in accessing other needed services.
Becomes proficient and adheres to True North Recovery’s treatment philosophy.
Maintains familiarity with current and available community resources and their limitations, the procedures for making referrals, and the confidentiality requirements inherent to the referral process so that community resources are used to benefit clients.
Recognizes the need for case consultation with supervisors by participating in case reviews, maintaining contact with referring professionals, and seeking assistance in matters that exceed the counselor’s level of expertise and/or scope of practice.
Identifies program needs and suggests improvements to the Assessment Supervisor and Executive Leadership.
Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in counseling or related field.
CDC II or higher preferred; BHC II or combination of experience, credentials and education.
Must be able to obtain CDC II within 3 years of hire.
Experience in conducting assessments is preferred.
Experience and knowledge in substance abuse and mental health field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 hours of Sick Pay a year
Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement)
401K Plan - 100% match up to 5%
Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical assessmentsdiagnostic criteriasubstance use assessmentmental health assessmentDSM-5-TRdocumentation requirementstreatment plansintake documentationcase consultationreferral process

Soft Skills

advocacyorganizational skillstime managementcommunicationclient orientationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailconfidentialitysupervision

Certifications

Master's degree in counselingCDC IIBHC II