Job Title: Assistant Director, Assessment

Job Type: Fulltime, Exempt

Schedule:

How you’ll contribute 

The Assistant Director of Assessment supports the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services by ensuring comprehensive clinical assessments and appropriate level-of-care determinations for individuals seeking treatment for substance use, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or emotional disorders. This role oversees the intake and assessment process for walk-in and telephone inquiries, completes initial psychiatric evaluations, and collaborates with physicians and clinical staff to determine appropriate treatment recommendations. The Assistant Director serves as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and referral sources, helping to guide individuals through the admission process while reducing barriers to care. They also support the daily operations of the assessment and referral team, including staff coaching and development, scheduling, compliance oversight, and maintaining strong relationships with referral partners. As part of the hospital leadership team, this position assists the Assessment Director with reporting, regulatory compliance, and ensuring adherence to all state and federal standards.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

   

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should have a current state license

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field required or licensed degree per state of practice guideline. 

  • RN licensure may be used per state of practice guidelines. 

• Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working in assessment for chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients. 

• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor or RN license or per state requirements. 

• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.

• Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care is required within 30 days of hire.
   

Connect with our Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, [email protected]. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health! 

More about 

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration. 

Salary range: $91,977.60 - $124,176.00 per year.