Behavioral Health Assessor

25 days ago
Muskegon, MichiganFull TimeClinical Psychology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. as a Behavioral Health Assessor – Muskegon County in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • None. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (The following examples are intended to be descriptive but not restrictive.)
  • Facilitates the HealthWest intake process for persons who have Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness;
  • Determines client eligibility for services via telephone screening, Psychosocial assessment and triage;
  • Provides Psychological testing when indicated;

Requirements

  • Considerable knowledge and understanding of Behavioral Health Managed Care concepts;
  • Considerable knowledge of the various services provided by a Community Mental Health agency;
  • Knowledge of the functions, organization and policies of various mental health agencies throughout Muskegon County;
  • Knowledge of motivations, interests, attitudes and personal problems of persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities;

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. as a Behavioral Health Assessor – Muskegon County.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentIntake Process FacilitationClient Eligibility DeterminationPsychological TestingService Re-authorizationsMedical Necessity DeterminationLevel of Care DeterminationClinical Appropriateness ReviewTreatment RecommendationsRisk IdentificationLiability IdentificationService CoordinationPsychosocial AssessmentTriageChart ReviewComputer Systems Usage
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Assessor at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Muskegon, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Assessment, Intake Process Facilitation, Client Eligibility Determination, Psychological Testing, Service Re-authorizations, Medical Necessity Determination, Level of Care Determination, Clinical Appropriateness Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Assessor facilitates the intake process for Muskegon County residents seeking services, determining eligibility, conducting assessments and testing, and processing service re-authorizations. This role involves making determinations regarding medical necessity, level of care, an...

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4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

25d ago

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