SUMMARY The Screening and Assessment Coordinator is a professional position responsible for screening, assessment, referral, and direct support services for individuals experiencing substance use concerns. The position provides direct support, crisis intervention, education, outreach, and referral services while maintaining thorough, accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation and reports. The Screening and Assessment Coordinator also represents PreventEd in community settings and collaborates with internal departments and external partners to support program and agency goals, as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Screening, Assessment & Client Support
- Conduct adult substance use screenings, assessments and GuidEd adolescent early intervention screenings as assigned.
- Provide information, support, and crisis intervention services to individuals contacting or visiting PreventEd.
- Conduct appropriate screenings and assessments to identify client needs related to substance use, behavioral health, social circumstances, and other presenting concerns.
- Use screening and assessment findings to determine appropriate referrals for alcohol and drug misuse, addiction treatment, behavioral health, and other community-based services.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and respond to client needs with maturity, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
- Documentation, Case Management & Program Outcomes
- Complete thorough, accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation, screening and assessment records, referral letters, reports, and client records within established timelines.
- Maintain organized files that support both administrative and informational needs of the Behavioral Health Department and PreventEd.
- Document follow-up activities, client progress, referrals, assessments, service recommendations, outcomes, and other relevant client information clearly and comprehensively.
- Respond to assigned calls and voicemails in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain confidentiality and documentation practices in accordance with agency expectations, professional standards, and applicable requirements.
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources.
- Participate in special PreventEd programs and events as assigned.
- Promote awareness of available prevention, screening, referral, and behavioral health services.
- Collaboration & Team Participation
- Collaborate with other PreventEd departments to support coordinated services and agency priorities.
- Participate in team-based program planning and agency planning efforts.
- Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with clients, volunteers, staff, and community social service agencies.
- Communicate relevant client, program, and community information appropriately with internal and external partners.
- Contribute to a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
- Professional Practice & Development
- Participate in supervision, seek feedback, professional development, and additional knowledge to strengthen effectiveness in the role.
- Maintain current knowledge of counseling principles, substance use disorders, addiction, screening and assessment practices, referral resources, documentation standards, and applicable professional practices.
- Maintain the Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board, as required for the position.
- Demonstrate flexibility regarding evening and weekend responsibilities when required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates working knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction, behavioral health principles, referral practices, and behavioral health resources. Applies this knowledge appropriately when screening, supporting, educating, and referring individuals.
- Uses effective screening, assessment, interviewing, and information-gathering skills to understand individual needs, identify concerns, document findings, provide appropriate information, and connect individuals with appropriate services.
- Responds appropriately and calmly to individuals experiencing crisis or complex circumstances. Demonstrates maturity, emotional stability, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally with clients, families/significant others, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Builds trusting and productive relationships across diverse settings.
- Produces thorough, accurate, timely, organized, and complete documentation and reports. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, objective and professional writing, and consistent follow-through on screening, assessment, referrals, follow-up, client records, and administrative requirements.
- Gathers and evaluates relevant information, interprets screening and assessment findings, identifies client needs, and reaches appropriate conclusions. Demonstrates sound judgment when responding to client needs, determining appropriate referrals or next steps, and documenting the rationale for recommendations.
- Effectively manages multiple clients, screenings, assessments, referrals, documentation requirements, calls, outreach activities, and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines.
- Works cooperatively across departments and with external partners. Contributes to team planning, shares information appropriately, and supports organizational goals.
- Adjusts effectively to changing client needs, community assignments, agency priorities, and work schedules. Demonstrates willingness to participate in evening, weekend, community, and special-event activities when needed.
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning, supervision, professional development, credentialing, and continuous improvement. Takes responsibility for assigned work and seeks guidance when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; with ability to obtain a CRADC
- Master's degree preferred in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field.
- Two or more years of professional experience in casework, counseling, screening, assessment, or group work, including at least one year involving substantial work in the rehabilitation and treatment of alcohol and/or drug addiction.
- Knowledge of counseling principles, techniques, and their application to substance use and addiction.
- Public speaking and training experience preferred.
- Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board required within the first six months of employment.
- Proficiency with email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and data entry.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as the position requires local community travel.
Why Join PreventEd? At PreventEd, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to prevention, treatment, and recovery. We value lived experience, teamwork, and community impact. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support others while continuing your own professional growth. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences. Our team values different perspectives and believes that a wide range of voices makes us stronger and more effective in our work. If you’re passionate about what we do and believe you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply - even if your experience doesn’t match every listed qualification. PreventEd was voted the Best Place to Work in St Louis for mid-sized business in 2025!!!