Assessment Technician

Aspire Indiana Health; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health is seeking an Assessment Technician to facilitate data collection for individuals seeking same-day services in its outpatient offices across Central Indiana. The role may include conducting interviews in person, via video conferencing, or by phone, assessing needs and connecting clients to Aspire resources and care options.

Responsibilities include reviewing behavioral health screens, coordinating with providers, and building a network of external resources to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, public health or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred or
• One (1) year of equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of community resources, referral processes and risk assessments preferred
• May self-identify as a current or former recipient of services, and/be maintaining a healthy recovery to qualify for the peer track
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health related field required
• Knowledge of community resources, referral processes and risk assessments required

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with individual accessing services
• Responsible for collecting and reviewing behavioral health screens
• Collect and review collateral information, including recent assessment information gathered by other organizations
• Collect assessment data through a face-to-face interview, either in person or via video conferencing
• Determine appropriate level of care, which could include referring out to another agency or coordinating with Aspire’s crisis department
• Coordinate communication between same day access provider and individual being assessed
• Collaborate with the provider to formulate care plan
• Identify and assist in addressing obstacles to care
• Provide outreach to Aspire clients post same day services to ensure engagement with ongoing recommendations and referrals
• Build and maintain a strong network of external relationships, which may include other behavioral health agencies, health providers, community agencies, housing, and other community resources

Skills

Rapport-building

Interviewing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

The Assessment Technician will facilitate the collection of data for individuals who present for same day services. The Assessment Technician will help determine the individual’s needs for same day access services, identify and connect the individual to resources within the community as well as educate on all of Aspire services. Must be flexible in providing services via video conference, telephonically, and in-person at one of Aspire’s Outpatient offices. Full-time and part-time options available.

• Establish rapport with individual accessing services
• Responsible for collecting and reviewing behavioral health screens
• Collect and review collateral information, including recent assessment information gathered by other organizations
• Collect assessment data through a face-to-face interview, either in person or via video conferencing
• Determine appropriate level of care, which could include referring out to another agency or coordinating with Aspire’s crisis department
• Coordinate communication between same day access provider and individual being assessed
• Collaborate with the provider to formulate care plan
• Identify and assist in addressing obstacles to care
• Provide outreach to Aspire clients post same day services to ensure engagement with ongoing recommendations and referrals
• Build and maintain a strong network of external relationships, which may include other behavioral health agencies, health providers, community agencies, housing, and other community resources

Education And Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

OBHP

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, public health or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred or
• One (1) year of equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of community resources, referral processes and risk assessments preferred
• May self-identify as a current or former recipient of services, and/or a family member of an individual who was a recipient of services, and be maintaining a healthy recovery from mental illness and/or substance use to qualify for the peer track

QBHP - Master’s Level

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education required
• Knowledge of community resources, referral processes and risk assessments required
• May self-identify as a current or former recipient of services, and/or a family member of an individual who was a recipient of services, and be maintaining a healthy recovery from mental illness and/or substance use to qualify for the peer track

Other Requirements

• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
• Must have reliable transportation to transport self/others and to attend trainings and/or meetings
• Display a positive work ethic
• Office based position with some travel within the community, as needed
• Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone or in person
• Specific vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; must also have adequate vision to read correspondence(s), computer screen(s), form(s), etc.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout the work hours and also the ability to be physically mobile (bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, standing, walking), as needed
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, climb to reach higher files, and lifting average-weight objects up to 25 lbs; must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 50 or more pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and the ability to write and/or type

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org , and see our Core Values, Benefits and Current Job Listings on our Careers page . Or check out our Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer