Contract LCMHC – Behavioral Health Assessments

Contract LCMHC – Behavioral Health Assessments

Dawn Evolutions LLC is seeking a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) to provide Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCAs), clinical record reviews, and Service Orders for our Medicaid Peer Support Services program.

This is a part-time, 1099 independent contractor position designed for a licensed clinician seeking flexible supplemental work. Services are provided 100% virtually, and the clinician may create their own schedule while meeting required assessment and documentation deadlines.

Position Details

• 1099 Independent Contractor
• Part-Time / As Needed
• 100% Virtual
• Flexible Schedule – Make Your Own Schedule
• Approximately 2–14 CCAs per month
• Additional CCA reviews and Service Orders as needed
• Referral volume may vary from month to month
• Compensation is paid per completed task, not hourly
• No guaranteed minimum number of referrals

Compensation

Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA): $150 per completed assessment

CCA Review + Service Order: $50 per completed review/order

Comprehensive Clinical Assessment Responsibilities

The contracted LCMHC will:

• Conduct virtual Comprehensive Clinical Assessments with referred clients
• Review available referral, behavioral health, and clinical information
• Assess behavioral health needs and medical necessity
• Identify appropriate diagnoses within the clinician's scope of practice
• Complete required clinical assessment documentation
• Provide clinical recommendations based on assessment findings
• Complete and sign required documentation
• Submit completed assessments within established timeframes

CCA Review + Service Order Responsibilities

Some clients may already have a current Comprehensive Clinical Assessment. In these situations, the clinician may be assigned a CCA Review + Service Order task.

The clinician will:

• Review the client's current CCA and relevant clinical documentation
• Determine whether the available clinical information is sufficient and current
• Determine whether Peer Support Services are clinically appropriate
• Complete and sign a Service Order when clinically appropriate
• Identify when additional information or an updated assessment is necessary

The clinician is expected to make an independent clinical determination and is not expected to sign a Service Order when the available clinical documentation does not adequately support the requested service.

If the clinician determines during a CCA Review + Service Order task that the existing assessment is insufficient or that a new or updated CCA is clinically necessary, the clinician will notify Dawn Evolutions before proceeding. If Dawn Evolutions authorizes the clinician to complete a new CCA, the task will be compensated at the $150 CCA rate.

Scheduling & Timeliness

This position offers significant flexibility. The clinician may schedule virtual assessments around their existing professional schedule.

However, referrals and assessments are time-sensitive. The contracted clinician must be able to:

• Respond to new assessment referrals within a reasonable timeframe
• Coordinate virtual assessment appointments with referred clients
• Complete assessments and related documentation within established deadlines
• Communicate promptly if a client cannot be reached, misses an appointment, or additional information is needed
• Notify Dawn Evolutions promptly of any issue that could delay completion

There are no set weekly hours. Work is assigned based on referrals and client needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina LCMHC license
• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet established deadlines
• Professional and responsive communication
• Reliable internet connection and ability to conduct virtual assessments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with North Carolina Medicaid
• Experience completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCAs)
• Familiarity with Peer Support Services
• Familiarity with Service Orders and person-centered behavioral health services
• Experience working with adults with mental health and/or substance use needs

About the Position

This is not a traditional therapy caseload. The primary responsibility is completing clinical assessments and related clinical documentation for individuals referred for Peer Support Services.

There are no required daily office hours and no ongoing therapy caseload. The clinician has flexibility in scheduling while remaining responsible for completing assigned work within required timeframes.

Job Type: Part-Time, Contract (1099)

Work Location: Remote / Virtual

Compensation

• $150 per completed Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
• $50 per completed CCA Review + Service Order

Expected Volume: Approximately 2–14 CCAs per month, with additional CCA reviews and Service Orders assigned as needed.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote