Assistant Director, Assessment

Job Title: Assistant Director, Assessment

Location: Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, 45 Lower Westfield Rd, Holyoke, MA

Salary Range: $91,977.60 - $ per year

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.

• 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
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor, or RN license as required by state
• Valid driver’s license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report; proof of insurance when using own auto
• Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care certification required within 30 days of hire

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.