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Job Overview:
The Assessor conducts treatment assessments to determine Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) recommendations and orients clients into the Catalight Care Services’ (CCS) Care Path. The purpose of a CCS assessment is to evaluate a client's strengths as well as areas of deficit to enable clinically appropriate recommendations including appropriateness of service and treatment intensity. Assessment results are intended to guide in the development of the client care path and treatment objectives when treatment is recommended.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Conduct BHT assessments and orientations for clients into CCS while gathering clinical and medical information.
- Conduct assessments, which may include administering the Vineland.
- Assess and address risk and escalate high risk clinical concerns to supervisor.
- Determine suitability for on-going BHT services or recommendation for start of BHT services.
- Review relevant reports and documentation as needed to complete assessment.
- Coordinate with Clinical Case Managers to ensure appropriate BHT services as needed.
- Responsible for the final review, authorization, and submission of clinical reports to the funder.
- Document client complaints and grievances, and submit to the Quality department, per policy requirements.
- Conduct Investigative Reviews for the Quality department and submit associated findings and recommendations.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- MA degree in Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy or Counseling required.
- LMFT, MSW, SLP, PT, OT, or LCSW license required.
- Familiar with the field of ABA, BHT, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children preferred.
- Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
- A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience

and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) especially Excel.
- Familiarity with administrating Vineland.
- Experience interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations of CCS.
- Training in the field of ABA/Behavioral Health Treatment, and knowledge of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
- Personable; comfortable working with individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Write all reports in a professional and eloquent manner.
- Be familiar with Care Path and BHT services provided by CCS.
- Have working knowledge of assessing and addressing risk and dangerous behaviors.
- **Physical Requirements**:_
- Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language in the workplace.
- Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
- Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
- Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication.
- **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**_
- Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
- Must attend all required training.

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Catalight

Pay: $37.00 - $58.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance

Work setting:

- In-person

Ability to Relocate:

- Walnut Creek, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person