Assessment Clinician - Now Hiring

Be the First Step Toward Healing as an Assessment Clinician – Supporting Access to Mental Health Care

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  

As an Assessment Clinician (Internal title: Client Access Specialist), you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals access the care they need, right when they need it. Whether working remotely or in-office, you’ll 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:

• 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

• Master’s 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

You’ll 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 $20,000 annually

-Specialized training opportunities in DBT, EMDR, and other modalities
-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