Drug and Alcohol Assessor

Job overview

The Drug and Alcohol Assessor role is onsite in Chester, PA; compensation is not specified. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with flexible hours and 37–40 hours per week. MVP Recovery describes its program as a patient-centered substance use disorder treatment program. The assessor evaluates patient needs and determines an appropriate level of care using ASAM placement criteria. The role also documents assessments, coordinates continuity of care and access to ancillary services, supports funding arrangements, and meets regulatory and referral-source requirements.

What you'll do

• Provide substance use level-of-care assessments using ASAM placement criteria
• maintain accurate and complete electronic patient records
• comply with applicable regulatory requirements and laws, including HIPAA and 42 CFR
• coordinate continuity-of-care activities and access to ancillary services
• support funding arrangements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

drug and alcohol assessor

substance use disorder

level-of-care assessment

asam

patient records

continuity of care

funding coordination

chester pa

mvp recovery

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

37–40 hours per week

master’s-level degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires experience with level-of-care assessments for substance use disorder and co-occurring populations or screening and assessments under ASAM guidelines, a minimum master’s-level degree in a related field, and knowledge of funding sources.

About the employer

MVP Recovery is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.