Substance Use Disorder Assessor

Job overview

The Substance Use Disorder Assessor role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with work primarily remote and in-person availability required based on consumer and program needs. Compensation is not specified. Spring Leaf Solutions provides community-based mental health and substance use disorder services. The assessor evaluates consumers’ substance use, behavioral health, psychosocial needs, strengths, and risks to identify appropriate treatment needs and level of care. The role supports timely transitions into services and continuity of care through documentation and coordination with the multidisciplinary SUD team.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive SUD assessments under DC DBH requirements
• interview consumers and gather relevant health, psychosocial, functioning, strengths, and risk information
• apply ASAM criteria and document level-of-care recommendations within professional scope
• complete assessment records and contribute to treatment plans and reassessments
• communicate clinical concerns to leadership
• coordinate with clinical managers, counselors, recovery support specialists, and other team members
• maintain confidentiality and comply with documentation and program requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance use disorder assessor

spring leaf solutions

washington dc

hybrid

behavioral health

sud assessments

asam criteria

dc dbh chapter 63

treatment planning

community-based care

clinical documentation

care coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active DC license or certification qualifying the candidate to conduct SUD assessments under DC DBH Chapter 63. Qualifying credentials include CAC I or II, LGSW, LGPC under stated conditions, LPC, LMFT, LICSW, APRN, psychologist, or qualified physician.

About the employer

Spring Leaf Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.