Assessment Specialist

Job overview

The Assessment Specialist role is onsite in San Antonio, TX, with annual compensation of $48,000–$60,000. Rise Recovery provides substance use and behavioral health services, and this position serves as a clinical entry point for people seeking care. The licensed clinician assesses presenting needs and safety risks, determines appropriate services or referrals, and supports timely admission when a participant is clinically appropriate. Clear documentation and coordination with care teams help ensure safe placement and continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and intake interviews
• assess suicide, self-harm, overdose, withdrawal, and other safety risks and initiate established response procedures when indicated
• apply assessment tools, ASAM criteria, DSM-5 classifications, and program criteria
• determine disposition and appropriate level of care
• facilitate intake and admission
• develop initial clinical and recovery recommendations
• educate participants and families
• coordinate with clinicians, referral sources, and community providers
• document assessments, risk screenings, admissions, and referrals in the EHR
• monitor access trends and contribute to improvements in assessment and referral practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assessment specialist

full-time

san antonio tx

rise recovery

licensed chemical dependency counselor

clinical assessment

substance use disorder

behavioral health

intake and admission

asam criteria

dsm-5

$48k–$60k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a current Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license and at least three years of relevant professional experience.

About the employer

Rise Recovery is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.