Assessment Clinician

UofL Health

. Perform comprehensive behavioral health and substance use evaluations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLexington • Kentucky • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment recommendations across diverse populations. Proficient in legal and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and EMTALA, while maintaining strong relationships with community resources and referral partners.

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Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionTelehealth ServicesEMTALA ComplianceBasic Life Support (BLS)

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Health EvaluationProvisional DiagnosisLevel-of-Care DeterminationInsurance Prior AuthorizationCrisis EvaluationMicrosoft OfficeEMR SystemsTelehealth Programs

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication SkillsActive ListeningCritical ThinkingProblem Sensitivity

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkBasic Life Support (BLS)Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Training

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingCommunity OutreachReferral ManagementPatient Care CoordinationHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform comprehensive behavioral health and substance use evaluations
Determine provisional diagnoses and discuss treatment recommendations with patients, families, and medical providers
Coordinate level-of-care expectations with physicians, care teams, patient care units, and external agencies
Conduct assessments remotely via telehealth and on-site at local hospitals and community sites
Provide assessment services across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations as needed
Perform insurance prior authorizations/pre-certifications and support intake for admitted patients
Build and maintain relationships with referral sources across the assigned region through community outreach
Monitor referral trends and conversion patterns to improve access and service responsiveness
Resolve referral source concerns and complaints in partnership with leadership
Maintain proficiency in legal and regulatory processes relevant to assessment and admission, including EMTALA and Mental Inquest Warrants
Uphold HIPAA privacy and security requirements
Participate in department meetings and complete required trainings and competencies
Support continuous improvement and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work, counseling/clinical psychology, marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling, or closely related field required
Minimum 2 years in a behavioral health setting, including assessment/diagnostic, crisis intervention, or closely related experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently in clinical and/or community-facing environments
Experience developing relationships with community resources and referral partners preferred
Valid Driver’s License required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association required
Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training obtained within thirty days from date of hire
Reliable internet connection installed at home
Ability to maintain confidentiality in the home setting for remote assessments
Knowledge of psychology, therapy and counseling principles, behavioral and affective disorders, crisis evaluation, and level-of-care determination
Service orientation, collaboration, and communication skills
Social perceptiveness, active listening, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Capacity to learn EMR systems and telehealth programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Required telecommute equipment will be provided by UofL Health IT
First Shift schedule
Hybrid work arrangement with remote telehealth assessments and on-site work at local hospitals and community sites