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Clinical Assessor, Behavioral Health

@ SUN Behavioral Health
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Conduct assessments, Complete intake documentation, Develop treatment plans
Requirements Summary:1–2 years of relevant clinical experience; Master’s degree in behavioral health field; Virginia licensure or license-eligibility; strong assessment and documentation skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Documentation, Clinical assessment tools
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Job Description

Licensed / License‑Eligible Clinical Assessor



Second Chances Comprehensive Services (SCCS)



Position Overview



Second Chances Comprehensive Services is seeking dedicated and detail‑oriented Licensed and License‑Eligible Clinical Assessors to complete comprehensive clinical evaluations for individuals seeking behavioral health services. This is a contract position requiring strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and familiarity with Virginia regulatory standards.



Assessors will complete face‑to‑face Comprehensive Needs Assessments and associated intake documentation in alignment with DMAS, DBHDS, CARF, and SCCS guidelines.



Candidates must be fully licensed or license‑eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.






Key Responsibilities




  • Conduct face‑to‑face Comprehensive Needs Assessments in accordance with DMAS, DBHDS, CARF, and SCCS regulations.

  • Complete all required intake documentation, including:

    • Individual Service Plans (ISPs)

    • Initial Service Authorizations

    • Client Orientation Packets

    • Required legal documents



  • Perform clinical intakes and initial screenings to determine appropriate levels of care.

  • Formulate diagnostic impressions and develop preliminary treatment plans.

  • Coordinate care with internal treatment teams and external providers as needed.

  • Participate in required clinical trainings (compensated).

  • Maintain thorough and compliant documentation following medical record and regulatory standards.

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Equal Employment Opportunity



Second Chances is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.






Americans with Disabilities Act



Applicants and employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.