Contract Clinical Assessor

1099 Independent Contractor  |  Flexible Schedule 

CARF-Accredited Organization

Role Focus: This is a specialized assessment-only contract role. The Contract Clinical Assessor does not carry an ongoing therapy caseload. Responsibilities are limited to conducting initial diagnostic assessment sessions, completing required clinical documentation, and producing individualized treatment plans and IPOCs. This position is ideal for a clinician who excels at diagnostic work and wants high-volume, flexible, billable assessment contracts.

Position Overview

Trusted Results Therapy Group is seeking an experienced and clinically sharp Contract Clinical Assessor to join our contractor network. This 1099 contract role is dedicated exclusively to the initial diagnostic assessment phase of client care. The Contract Clinical Assessor conducts structured diagnostic evaluation sessions with new clients, applies DSM-5 criteria to render accurate diagnostic impressions, and produces complete clinical documentation including individualized treatment plans and IPOCs prior to handing off clients to ongoing therapy and psychiatric services.

Contractors in this role work independently, set their own availability, and are compensated on a per-completed-assessment basis. This structure is well-suited for clinicians seeking focused, assessment-only contract work with the flexibility to integrate into an existing schedule or practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial diagnostic assessment sessions with new clients via telehealth or at TRTG office locations across South Carolina
• Apply DSM-5 criteria to develop accurate diagnostic impressions based on presenting symptoms, history, and clinical observation
• Complete all required initial intake documentation including client demographics, consent for treatment, and releases of information (ROI)
• Develop individualized treatment plans (ITPs) aligned with diagnostic findings and client-identified goals
• Complete Individualized Plans of Care (IPOCs) in accordance with TRTG and payer requirements
• Conduct Residential Based Habilitative Services (RBHS) assessments as applicable and generate compliant RBHS documentation
• Enter all assessment documentation accurately and within required timeframes in TRTG's electronic health record (EHR) system
• Communicate diagnostic and clinical findings to TRTG clinical and administrative teams to facilitate smooth client transition into ongoing services
• Adhere to TRTG documentation standards, HIPAA requirements, payer-specific intake requirements, and SC licensing regulations

Scope of Role

The Contract Clinical Assessor does not provide ongoing therapy, manage a therapy caseload, or attend clinical supervision as a supervisee. This role begins and ends with the assessment phase. Once the assessment session is complete and all documentation is finalized and submitted, the client is transitioned to TRTG's clinical team. Contractors carry no ongoing client relationship responsibilities beyond the initial assessment encounter.

Contractor Structure

Compensation

• Per-completed-assessment rate (discussed during the interview process)
• Payment issued via 1099; contractors are responsible for self-employment taxes

Schedule

• Set your own availability; assessments are scheduled within mutually agreed windows
• No minimum hourly commitment; volume and pace are flexible

Work Setting

• Telehealth (primary) and/or in-person at TRTG office locations across South Carolina
• Access to TRTG EHR, intake systems, and assessment documentation templates provided

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active SC licensure or provisional licensure under supervision (LMSW, LISCP, LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LPES, or LP)
• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting clinical diagnostic assessments in a behavioral health setting
• Strong working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based assessment practices
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing individualized treatment plans and IPOCs
• Experience with Residential Based Habilitative Services (RBHS) assessments and RBHS documentation requirements
• High attention to detail with the ability to complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within required timeframes
• Proficiency with EHR platforms and digital documentation workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SC Medicaid (Healthy Connections) assessment and documentation requirements
• Familiarity with commercial insurance intake and authorization standards
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Prior experience in a high-volume, multi-site, or assessment-focused behavioral health setting
• Telehealth delivery experience

About Trusted Results Therapy Group

Trusted Results Therapy Group is a CARF-accredited multi-location behavioral health practice operating across South Carolina. We provide individual, couples, family, teen, and group therapy; psychiatric services and medication management; psychological testing; school-based services; RBHS; and a robust telehealth platform serving clients statewide. Our team is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, operational integrity, and a genuine commitment to expanding access to quality mental health care.

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