Assessor

Overview

Some careers are just jobs. This one is different. At Georgia HOPE, the work you do every day creates meaningful change for children, families, and individuals who need it most.

We're a Georgia-based behavioral health provider on a mission to instill hope, empower lives, and strengthen communities. Our team specializes in supporting individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges—often those who have experienced trauma, instability, or significant life stressors. We deliver services directly in the homes, schools, and communities where our clients live and grow, because real progress happens when care is personalized, strengths-focused, and meets people where they are.

As part of the Health Connect America family—a COA-accredited organization serving children, families, and adults across nine states—you'll have the resources, support, and professional development of a larger organization, paired with the close-knit, mission-focused culture that defines our work.

If you’re looking for a career where your impact is visible, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters, you’ll find it here.

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Responsibilities

If you believe meaningful progress starts with understanding each person’s unique needs, creating individualized paths to care, and connecting individuals and families with the right support, this role was built for you.

As an Assessor at Georgia HOPE, you’ll play a critical role in helping children, adolescents, and adults access the behavioral health services they need to thrive. Through comprehensive assessments, person-centered treatment planning, and collaboration with clinical teams and community partners, you’ll help ensure every individual receives the appropriate level of care and a clear path toward recovery, stability, and improved well-being.

What You’ll Do

As an Assessor, you’ll conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and reassessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and support the intake and service authorization process. Your work will combine clinical expertise, thoughtful communication, and accurate documentation to ensure services are clinically appropriate, compliant, and aligned with each individual’s needs. Day to day, you can expect to:

• Complete initial behavioral health assessments, reassessments, and ongoing evaluations within required timeframes, using standardized assessment tools and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
• Evaluate individual needs and recommend the appropriate level of care based on clinical findings and program admission criteria
• Develop person-centered Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs), also known as Treatment Plans or Individualized Service Plans, in collaboration with individuals and their families
• Establish measurable, individualized goals that support recovery, improved functioning, and progress toward desired outcomes
• Review and update treatment plans at required intervals or as individual needs and clinical recommendations change
• Coordinate referrals and connect individuals and families with appropriate internal services and external community resources
• Prepare accurate, timely assessments, treatment plans, contact notes, and supporting documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and related tracking systems
• Review clinical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation requirements and established deadlines
• Support initial and continued service authorizations by providing the clinical information and documentation needed to demonstrate medical necessity
• Ensure assessments, treatment plans, and related records meet applicable state requirements, payer guidelines, Council on Accreditation (COA) standards, organizational policies, and HIPAA requirements
• Respond promptly to individuals experiencing a crisis and support intervention efforts, including coordination with crisis lines and mobile crisis services
• Collaborate with Program Directors, Clinical Supervisors, therapists, administrative staff, and leadership to promote coordinated care and timely service delivery
• Communicate with individuals, families, and external stakeholders to gather information, share updates, and address intake or service coordination needs
• Coordinate with community partners, including child welfare agencies, juvenile justice programs, probation services, schools, courts, and other behavioral health providers, as appropriate
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical case discussions, and community collaboration meetings to support continuity of care

What to Expect

This is a clinically focused role that combines assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration across behavioral health services. You’ll work closely with individuals and families to understand their strengths, challenges, and goals while partnering with internal teams and community providers to help them access appropriate care.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include balancing assessment appointments, clinical documentation, treatment plan development, service authorization requirements, and communication with families and other stakeholders. Depending on program needs, you may also participate in community-based meetings or provide in-home and community-based services, requiring reliable transportation and flexibility.

Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting documentation and productivity expectations. You’ll need to be comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, responding thoughtfully to crisis situations, and navigating regulatory requirements while keeping person-centered care at the heart of every decision.

As an Assessor at Georgia HOPE, your work will help establish the foundation for effective behavioral health services, ensuring individuals receive clinically appropriate care, meaningful treatment goals, and the support they need to move forward.

Qualifications

State-Specific Requirements:

• Alabama:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of AL.
• Florida:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Preferred to have one of the following credentials in the state of Florida: Registered Intern (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Georgia:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of GA, but full licensure is preferred.
• Mississippi:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of MS.
• North Carolina:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must hold associate license as a LCSWA or LCMHCA in the state of NC.
• Ohio:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must hold one of the following current professional licenses in the state of OH: LSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT, or LPCC.
• South Carolina:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must hold license as a LMSW, LMFT, or LPCA in the state of SC.
• Tennessee:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of TN.
• Virginia:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Must be a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in the state of VA.

Be Well with Us

We know that people who take care of others need to be taken care of too. That's why Health Connect America offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your whole self — professionally and personally:

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually — because your well-being matters
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Access to a Health Navigator
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work — exclusive savings and perks for everyday life

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where your contributions truly matter. Apply now to be part of our community at Georgia HOPE, part of Health Connect America.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

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