Assessment Clinician, Substance Use in Decatur, Illinois at Heritage Behavioral Health Center

ASSESSMENT CLINICIAN, SUBSTANCE USE

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Decatur, IL | Full-Time

SALARY: $52,000–$64,000/year

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week | Ideal availability 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | Paid wellness day every two weeks

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring a passionate Assessment Clinician to join our substance use and mental health treatment team!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assessment Clinician, Substance Use plays a critical role in evaluating and diagnosing individuals to inform treatment planning and support services. This position provides substance use and mental health treatment services including orientation, screening, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, individual counseling, and group counseling.

This ole involves conducting comprehensive clinical assessments using standardized tools and clinical interviews to gather relevant psychological, behavioral, and social information, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to interpret assessment data and develop individualized care plans that address the unique needs of each client. The Assessment Clinician is responsible for ensuring that all individuals receiving substance use treatment receive ongoing assessment and treatment planning in accordance with guidelines set forth by IDHS DBHR and other applicable rules.

Additionally, the role requires maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. Ultimately, the Assessment Clinician contributes to improving client outcomes by providing thorough and insightful evaluations that guide effective interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide substance use and mental health treatment services, including orientation, screening, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, individual counseling, and group counseling.

- Conduct detailed clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations using evidence-based tools and techniques.

- Gather and analyze client history, behavioral observations, and collateral information to inform assessment outcomes.

- Ensure all individuals receiving substance use treatment receive ongoing assessment and treatment planning per guidelines set forth by IDHS DBHR and applicable rules.

- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, case managers, and families to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.

- Document assessment findings clearly and accurately in client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.

- Stay current with best practices and emerging research in clinical assessment to enhance evaluation quality.

SKILLS

The Assessment Clinician utilizes strong analytical skills to interpret complex clinical data and synthesize information from multiple sources to form accurate diagnoses. Effective communication skills are essential for conducting interviews, collaborating with team members, and explaining assessment results to clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in documentation ensures that all findings are recorded clearly and comply with regulatory standards. The clinician applies cultural competence and empathy to engage clients from diverse backgrounds sensitively and respectfully, and adaptability and continuous learning enable the clinician to incorporate new assessment methodologies and maintain best practices in daily work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related human service field.

- Certification or licensure (CADC, LSW, or LPC) required within 24 months of hire.

- Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations.

- Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria, ASAM criteria, and standardized assessment instruments.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

- A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or other human service field.

- Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

- Training in specialized assessment tools such as neuropsychological testing or trauma-informed assessment.

- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

- Additional certifications related to mental health assessment or treatment.

- Experience in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.

HERITAGE ALSO OFFERS

- Wellness Benefits: Paid wellness day every two weeks, plus generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave

- Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance, with substantial agency contribution toward the cost of health coverage

- Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan

- Clinical Growth: Clinical supervision provided for individuals seeking licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW), tuition assistance, and continuing education opportunities

- Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness reimbursement, agency-provided life insurance and short-term disability, and direct deposit of payroll

- Loan Forgiveness: Heritage is a National Health Service Corps site, offering access to federal student loan forgiveness for approved licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals (nhsc.hrsa.gov)

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.