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Assessment Clinician
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Be the First Step Toward Healing as an Assessment Clinician Supporting Access to Mental Health Care
As an Assessment Clinician (Internal title: Client Access Specialist) youll play a vital role in helping individuals access the care they need right when they need it. Youll provide timely compassionate assessments and guide clients into services that support their wellness and recovery goals. This is a high-impact role for someone who values access equity and connection in behavioral healthcare.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where each day brings meaningful interactions with new clients.
- Is passionate about connecting individuals to life-changing services and advocating for access to care.
- Wants to be part of a nonprofit mission-focused organization making a difference in underserved communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for individuals accessing care.
- Determine service needs and coordinate client enrollments across multiple programs.
- Provide brief therapy and develop treatment plans where applicable.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
- Support the Open Access process by guiding referral flow and client engagement.
- Maintain accurate timely documentation per agency and state standards.
- Provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to diverse populations.
- Respond to walk-in behavioral health crises.
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Masters degree in counseling social work or psychology required
- PLPC PLMFT or LMSW in Missouri required
- LPC LMFT or LCSW in Missouri preferred
- At least three (3) years experience preferred
- Working knowledge of DSM-5 required
Youll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are passionate about making behavioral health services more accessible in rural communities.
- Bring strong clinical skills and sound judgment to fast-paced situations.
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive mission-driven team.
- Are energized by helping people take the first steps in their recovery journey.
- Value strength-based trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to care.
- Are organized compassionate and ready to lead client engagement efforts with professionalism and heart.
More Reasons Therapists Choose Compass Health:
-Licensure supervision provided
-Eligible for HRSA loan repayment programs upon full licensure (location- & on-site-dependent)
-Performance incentives up to $20000 annually
-Specialized training opportunities in DBT EMDR and other modalities
-Stability. The average tenure of the client access clinician is six (6) years.
-Stability. The average tenure of the client access clinician is six (6) years.
-Paid holidays and no weekend shifts
-Leadership development opportunities (supervision huddles training)
-Option for additional income through PRN roles or supervision stipends
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