Behavioral Health Assessor

NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. as a Behavioral Health Assessor – Licensed Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough behavioral health assessments through interviews, observations, and standardized screening tools.

Gather and analyze client history, including medical, psychological, and social information relevant to mental health status.

Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and case managers to develop individualized care plans.

Document assessment findings accurately and maintain confidentiality in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.

Required Licensed Social Worker

Experience conducting clinical assessments or evaluations in a behavioral health setting.

Knowledge of mental health disorders, diagnostic criteria, and assessment methodologies.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentClinical interviewingDiagnostic criteriaTreatment planningCrisis interventionElectronic health recordsData managementTrauma-informed careCulturally competent assessmentInterpersonal communicationDocumentationCase managementMultidisciplinary collaborationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Assessor position at NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health assessment, Clinical interviewing, Diagnostic criteria, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Electronic health records, Data management, Trauma-informed care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Assessor conducts comprehensive clinical assessments to identify psychological and social factors affecting client well-being. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

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