Assessment Specialist

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• Roanoke, VA, Position Type: Contractor, Salary Range: $35.00 - $150.00Commission, Tandem Behavioral Health is looking for a Remote Assessment Specialist. This is a 1099 Contractor Position The Assessment Specialist supports the clinical and operational functions of Tandem Behavioral Health by assisting with assessments, treatment plans, and authorization requests. This role may also be tasked with review of DAP notes, chart audits, and discharge summaries. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care, regulatory compliance with Virginia Medicaid and DBHDS standards. Key Duties & Responsibilities Referral & Intake Coordination Conduct screenings, admissions, referrals, and assessments. Completion of Initial Treatment Plan Ensure that document is complete in its entirety in preparation for intake appointments. Authorizations Complete Continued Stay requests, as clinically appropriate Complete Initial Authorization requests for initiation of services Follow up on discrepancies with authorization requests Documentation & Records Ensure timely completion of discharge summaries Approve and monitor Client Service Plans. Submit and/or approve all clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments, within 24 hours, in compliance with Virginia Medicaid guidelines. Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of client records. Participate in Peer-to-Peer reviews, as needed Operations & Compliance Ensure compliance with Medicaid, DBHDS, and internal policies. Follow procedures for grievances/complaints and abuse/neglect/exploitation reporting. Maintain organized digital records and contribute to risk management documentation. Initiate, conduct, assign, and follow up on all investigations of client abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. Conduct pre-service and in-service staff training, as needed. Wage Disclosure: This is a 1099 contract position, and pay will be determined based on number of submitted assessments. Range $150-$175. Tandem does not ask applicants for salary history. In accordance with Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:12, Tandem Behavioral Health does not request wage or salary history from applicants, from current or former employers, or from third-party services. You will not be asked for this information at any point in our hiring process, and declining to provide it will not affect your candidacy.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required; license or license-eligible (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) preferred. Minimum 2–3 years of experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment. Knowledge of Virginia Medicaid guidelines, DBHDS regulations, and clinical documentation standards.

Certifications required: CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Modification. Skills & Competencies Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to multitask. Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills. Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR Systems Ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and leadership staff. Able to de-escalate stressful situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close Tandem Behavioral Health vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.