Assessor - Part Time - Gaudenzia

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

Who We're Looking For

A successful Assessor enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

• Be responsible for level of care (LOC) assessments for individuals seeking treatment, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and biopsychosocial histories.
• Complete face-to-face, virtual, and/or telephonic interviews with individuals presenting for LOC assessment and/or admission to the appropriate program.  
• Accurately document assessment/intake records, records of referral, and funding source approvals/authorizations, and diagnosis within the electronic health record’s (EHR) system.
• Document all case management and clinical services required by the Single County Authority (SCA), into the Pennsylvania Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (PA WITS) system and within the company’s electronic health record’s system.
• Maintain accurate electronic records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, based on current policy and procedure and the appropriate funding source requirements.
• Maintain proficiency in assessment, intake and level of care protocols, utilizing the ASAM criteria.
• Conduct admission funding reviews with relevant payor(s) and assist with completion of medical assistance (MA) applications, as needed.
• Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay as necessary for clients admitted to any of the Gaudenzia facilities.
• Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure access to the most accurate and up-to-date interim services programs.
• Maintain accurate information for follow-up in the PA WITS system, along with the company’s electronic health records system.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines and document appropriately in PA WITS and the agency’s EHR system.

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
  • Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Pennsylvania Position Requirements:

Associate’s Degree with two years’ clinical experience

Bachelor’s degree with one-year clinical experience

Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Health/Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Administration, Physical Therapy, and more.

Pennsylvania Licensure Requirements: All applicants must hold a professional license through DOC or be credentialed through PCB at the time of hire “OR” being working toward licensure or certification with a completion date of no longer than 3 years after date of hire. Acceptable certification and licensures include, but are not limited to: CAC, CADC, LCADC, LSW, LICSW, LGSW, etc.

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles:

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!