Mental Health Assessor

Job overview

The Mental Health Assessor role is onsite in Clarkston, GA, with compensation of $45 per hour. Positive Growth Inc. provides residential and community-based mental health services to children, youth, and families. The assessor evaluates clients' mental health, functioning, risks, and support needs to inform care planning and intervention recommendations. Through assessment, documentation, and collaboration with clinical colleagues, the role supports timely, individualized treatment decisions and connections to services.

What you'll do

• Conduct mental health assessments using clinical interviews, standardized instruments, observations, and collateral information
• evaluate psychological, emotional, and social functioning
• document findings and prepare reports
• collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals on individualized care plans
• maintain knowledge of assessment tools and diagnostic criteria
• follow confidentiality, legal, ethical, and organizational standards
• provide feedback and resource information to clients and families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health assessor

psychosocial assessment

clinical interviews

dsm-5

icd-10

care planning

clarkston ga

positive growth inc

$45/hr

mental health services

onsite

family support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field, relevant certification or licensure, and experience conducting mental health assessments. Licensed clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or psychiatry experience is preferred.

About the employer

POSITIVE GROWTH INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.