Job Description
Bilingual Required
Position Title: Bilingual Behavioral Health Assessor
Location: Remote – Must reside in Texas
Employment Type: Contract
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Bilingual Behavioral Health Assessor to provide remote behavioral health assessment services throughout Texas. This role is responsible for conducting intake assessments, completing treatment plans, performing CANS assessments, and supporting access to medically necessary behavioral health services for children and families.
The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, experienced in behavioral health documentation, and knowledgeable in Texas Medicaid and managed care requirements.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health intake assessments via telehealth or approved remote platforms
- Complete psychosocial evaluations and gather clinical history
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessed needs
- Complete and update Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments accurately and timely
- Identify service eligibility and recommend appropriate levels of care
- Coordinate referrals for therapy, psychiatry, skills training, case management, and community resources
- Maintain timely, accurate, and audit-ready documentation
- Comply with Medicaid, MCO, and company standards
- Participate in meetings, and quality assurance reviews
- Provide culturally responsive services to diverse families and youth populations
- Required Credentialing / QualificationsApplicants must meet all applicable requirements below:Clinical Credentials (one preferred)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Psychological Associate / Psychologist
- Required Enrollment / Billing Credentials
- Active individual NPI (Type 1)
- Active Texas Medicaid Provider Enrollment ID required
- Must be eligible for credentialing with Texas Medicaid managed care organizations including Superior HealthPlan, Community Health Choice, Wellpoint, and Texas Children's Health Plan
- Active unrestricted Texas license if applicable
- Additional Requirements
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Reliable high-speed internet
- Private HIPAA-compliant workspace
- Computer capable of telehealth and EMR systems
- Ability to pass background and exclusion screenings
- Preferred Experience
- 1+ years completing behavioral health intakes
- Experience with treatment planning
- Experience completing CANS assessments
- Experience working with children/adolescents/families
- Texas Medicaid documentation experience
- Telehealth/remote service experience
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical interviewing skills
- Excellent written documentation
- Independent time management
- Professional communication
- Cultural competence
- Trauma-informed engagement skills
Compensation
Competitive pay based on credentials, experience, productivity, and bilingual proficiency.
Schedule
Flexible remote schedule. Daytime availability preferred; some evening appointments may be available.
Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
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