Behavioral Health Access Specialist

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,751 - 55,918; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program with on-site gym

Daily pay via UKG Wallet

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a qualified applicant for a role focusing on comprehensive diagnostic assessments and client needs management in Champaign, Illinois. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, with preference for a Master's in a licensable field. Important skills include client rapport, assessment knowledge, and computer proficiency. The position offers a starting salary of $50,835 and comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a MHP or higher per Illinois Department of Mental Health Rule 132.
• Illinois Certified Addiction Counselor (CADC) or licensed in Illinois as a LSW, LPC, or higher.
• Must have own transportation for designated positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized diagnostic assessments including computerized social histories.
• Determine appropriate level of care and treatment using utilization management criteria.
• Identify immediate crisis intervention services when needed.

Skills

Client rapport

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of DSM diagnoses

Knowledge of assessment techniques

Education

Bachelor’s in counseling, psychology, social work or related field

Master’s degree in a licensable field

Job description

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a qualified applicant for a role focusing on comprehensive diagnostic assessments and client needs management in Champaign, Illinois. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, with preference for a Master's in a licensable field. Important skills include client rapport, assessment knowledge, and computer proficiency. The position offers a starting salary of $50,835 and comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.