Clinical Assessor Jobs

Clinical Assessor jobs are open across healthcare, behavioral health, insurance, and social services, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in mental health assessments, utilization review, and disability evaluations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerMaximus
Top cityLynn, MA
Work type88% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Clinical Assessor - RN (Hybrid/Travel) - Forsyth County, NC
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Clinical Assessor - RN (Hybrid/Travel) - Forsyth County, NC
Acentra Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$67k - $93k/yr
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Assessor, - RN (Hybrid/Travel) Rocky Mount, NC
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Clinical Assessor, - RN (Hybrid/Travel) Rocky Mount, NC
Acentra Health
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$67k - $93k/yr
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Registered Nurse (RN) Field Clinical Assessor
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Registered Nurse (RN) Field Clinical Assessor
Maximus
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$45 - $48/hr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Registered Nurse (RN) Field Clinical Assessor - (Hybrid Remote - Bristol County, MA)
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Registered Nurse (RN) Field Clinical Assessor - (Hybrid Remote - Bristol County, MA)
Maximus
Fall River, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$45.67 - $48.08/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Registered Nurse (RN) Field Clinical Assessor - (Hybrid Remote - Worcester County, MA)
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Registered Nurse (RN) Field Clinical Assessor - (Hybrid Remote - Worcester County, MA)
Maximus
Worcester, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$45.67 - $48.08/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Clinical Assessor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Maximus13
  • Acentra Health6
  • Epic Minds Therapy2
  • Connections That Matter2
  • Haven Behavioral Healthcare1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical assessor jobs.

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
  • Active clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, LCPC, or equivalent state credential
  • Experience administering standardized behavioral health or diagnostic assessment tools
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning documentation
  • Familiarity with utilization review criteria such as InterQual or Milliman
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems for assessment documentation and reporting

Tips for Your Clinical Assessor Job Search

Tailor your resume to assessment tools

List the specific assessment instruments you've administered, such as PHQ-9, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or LOCUS. Hiring managers scan for named tools, not general references to 'assessment experience,' so specificity wins you the first screening call.

Highlight your licensure status prominently

Place your clinical license type, state, and expiration date near the top of your resume. Many clinical assessor postings filter applicants by license before a human reviews the file, so burying this information costs you interviews.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists clinical assessor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by population served

Clinical assessor roles differ sharply depending on whether the population is pediatric, adult, geriatric, or forensic. Target postings that match the population you have documented hours with, since interviewers probe caseload specifics early in the process.

Prepare a structured case example for interviews

Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a complex assessment from referral to disposition. Prepare one detailed example that covers your intake process, instruments used, clinical reasoning, and the outcome, so you can answer confidently without reconstructing it on the spot.

Negotiate your productivity standard before accepting

Many clinical assessor offers quote a caseload expectation or daily assessment target. Ask what that number has averaged over the past six months and whether it includes documentation time, so you have accurate information before you sign.

Clinical Assessor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most clinical assessors?

Maximus, Acentra Health, and Epic Minds Therapy are hiring the most clinical assessors right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at behavioral health organizations, managed care companies, and hospital systems running inpatient admissions units.

How many clinical assessor jobs are remote?

About 96% of clinical assessor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth-based roles concentrated in utilization management and insurance pre-authorization reviews. Positions that require in-person crisis evaluation or community mobile assessments are almost always on-site, so the remote share varies considerably by specialization.

How do you become a clinical assessor?

Start by earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, then accumulate supervised clinical hours toward licensure in your state. Once licensed, seek positions that include structured assessment duties, build proficiency with diagnostic tools and documentation standards, and pursue additional training in any specialty area, such as substance use or forensic evaluation, that matches your target employers.

Can you get hired as a clinical assessor with little experience?

Some entry-level clinical assessor roles are open to newly licensed clinicians, particularly at community mental health centers and crisis stabilization units that provide structured orientation and supervision. Emphasize any practicum or internship hours spent conducting intakes or diagnostic interviews, name the specific instruments you used, and apply to postings that explicitly list supervision as a benefit rather than expecting independent practice from day one.

What does the clinical assessor interview process look like?

Most clinical assessor interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical panel interview where you walk through an assessment case and answer scenario-based questions about diagnosis, documentation, and disposition. Some employers add a written exercise or ask you to review a mock case file. Interviewers typically probe your diagnostic reasoning, familiarity with assessment instruments, and experience with the population the role serves.

Where can I find and apply to clinical assessor jobs?

You can find and apply to clinical assessor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your license type, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.

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