Clinical Assessor

Job Title: Clinical Assessor

Reports To: Corporate Director of Assessments and Referrals

Location: Northpoint Idaho (Adult inpatient in Meridian, ID)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9-5:30pm

Compensation: $34-45/hour

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officially launched the Northpoint platform in 2015. Now celebrating 10 years of growth in 2025, Northpoint is a leading behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders through the Northpoint Recovery brand, and mental health treatment for adolescents through Imagine by Northpoint . Operating under an in-network, commercial insurance model, Northpoint has grown exclusively through de novo expansion—from two facilities to seventeen across the Western U.S.—with more planned in both existing and new markets. We’re guided by core values of humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction . Our mission is simple: saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, and treating every individual with empathy and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Clinical Assessor will provide critical level of care assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, crisis services, case management, and referral services to outpatient clients. This person is responsible for conducting the initial assessment to determine eligibility and ensure that an initial treatment plan is developed that will identify the services and level of care needed. This position will work with other staff to ensure a smooth transition to treatment services. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to clients and their family members. The Clinical Assessor will complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Conduct confidential substance use and mental health assessments in person or telehealth to determine the need and level of care for clients

Make placement to appropriate facility based on the outcome of the assessment interview

Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment goals

Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support clients in their treatment goals

Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated

Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client assessments

Coordinate with Admissions, front desk team members, and other staff as needed to contact clients and guardians to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations

Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment

Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs

Monitor client access to and involvement with the program to help address barriers to treatment; follow up with client and guardian timely to assess satisfaction with adjusting to the program

Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients

If client is admitted to one of Northpoint’s facilities, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment; if client is referred to a program of another agency, forward all requested documentation with proper approval

Work collaboratively with client’s funding sources and Northpoint’s Utilization Review team to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for treatment and support services

Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate

Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for billing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system

Maintain working knowledge of other agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients and their guardians

Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards

Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required

Provide back-up assistance to Counselors with group and individual therapy sessions as necessary

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standa…