Back to update you guys. I've been at the assessment job for a few weeks now and I will say, it was good choice to leave.

i initially struggled with the decision and once I got into the job I questioned myself more when I learned about the services provided. compared to my last job where it was more open ended and I can really provide for the patients using modalities and materials of my choosing. THis time around, the materials are often more specific to what is approved for us. And with my assessment job, most of the therapy I can link patient to uses brief solution focused/problem solving therapy, there really isn't anything that is intensive heavy for trauma or even those with active SI.
So initially i felt very limited and bothered by this cause i believe in doing whatever I can to help patient.
But as I stayed longer, I came to the realization the true pros and cons of the 2 jobs I had.
My last job allowed me more freedom to provide services, but it did not provide me with the benefits of pto, good health insurance, work/life balance.
This one does, free health insurance with good/great coverage and the pay is simply amazing, nearly double. While that may sound selfish to others. At the end of the day, I can't help anyone if I can't help myself. So with the job, while It's limited in what I can provide, I can take care of my family and myself better which in turn allows me to stay more mentally and physically available to support my patients.
The job is demanding, (I do about 7 assessments a day), but at the very least it provides me with a good work/life balance that i won't be burning out quickly and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg when I need medical or mental health coverage.