About

• ONSITE Evening Shift Assessors needed for our program located in Lower Bucks -
• 3:00pm -11:00pm Sunday - Thursday & Monday - Friday.

• 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. 

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.

• 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.

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

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• Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by
• providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use
• disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions,
• regardless of individual circumstances.
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• 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!

• 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.

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