Child, Adolescent and Family Services Assessment/Referral Specialist

Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization is seeking an Assessment/Referral Coordinator to work within the Child, Adolescent, and Family Team. This position entails conducting assessments, coordinating services, and working closely with clients and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, relevant educational credits, and experience in behavioral health, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to cultural awareness.

Qualifications

• 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a related field completed within 4 years.
• Two years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
• Ability to speak the Apache language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform assessments and diagnoses under clinical supervision.
• Provide assessment and treatment services in various settings.
• Collaborate across programs to assess and communicate client needs.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Education

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and additional education in behavioral health

Associates/Bachelor’s degree in mental health/human services or related field preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION:CAFSASSESSMENT/REFERRAL COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATION CODE: EXEMPT FULL TIME

DEPARTMENT:CHILD,ADOLESCENT, FAMILY TEAM

REPORTS TO:CAFSCLINICAL SUPERVISOR

STATEMENT OF JOB:The Child, Adolescent and Family Service Assessment/Referral Specialistworks closely with CAFT therapists,Case Managers, LIP, and Intake staff to ensureChildren/Adolescentclients are enrolled and/or assessed by Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS)within 72 hours of initial client contact.This position alsoensures that referrals are contacted in a timely manner and triaged to the appropriate CAFT Therapist/school team. This position coordinates appropriate servicesbetween the client, client support system, community, and other healthcare and social service professionals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accurately perform assessments and diagnoses with people presentingwith high comorbidity of substance abuse and trauma-related manifestationsunder clinical supervision.
2. Provideassessment, diagnostic and treatment planservices at the clinic, in the community,childrenshelter,schoolsand in client’s homes to ensure client obtains all benefits and services necessary to be successful in completing all treatment plan initiatives.
3. Document contact withclientstoassess needs, maintain requiredpaperwork,and engage family members. Complete comprehensive assessments andassessment updates in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)and ABHS Standards. Complete and update client treatment plans.
4. Collaborate across the CAFT program to assist inassessing all ages and communicating client needs to appropriate programs.
5. Provide outreach for children/adolescents whoare referred by IHS, LIP, schools, and any other agency who provides referrals to ABHS.
6. Provide client walk-in services as related to theservice needsof clients.
7. Facilitate the referral process to assure continuity of care acrossprograms atABHS, including the ability to coordinate with ABHS department supervisors as soon as possible to appropriately triage clients.
8. Conduct outreach, facilitate access to healthcare services andprovidecounseling/skills training/education/supportin accordance with theArizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)guidelines for mental health. Ability to demonstrate a high degreeof flexibility and competence in adjusting to clientelewith varying degrees of traumatic experiences and complex psychological presentations.
9. Verify and print Medifax confirmation information for intake process as needed.
10. Complete data entry in electronic health recordsall intake information for new clients.
11. Participate in interdepartmental clinical team meetings toassist and encourage consistent and timely provision of services. Participates in weekly clinical staffing with other members of the clinical team to review client progress and service requirements.
12. Participate in all required ABHS training.
13. Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Indian Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and other pertinent regulatory authorities.
14. Maintain ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules,policies,and principles and as outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics.
15. Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self-discipline, and genuine care for the treatment and recovery of clients. All clients and staff members must betreated with dignity and respect.
16. Report to work in timely manner. Must be reliable and communicate directly with supervisor in all matters ofattendance.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisoror clinical director.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of ahigh school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health completed no morethanfour years before the date the individual begins providing behavioral health services and two years offull-timebehavioral health workexperience:or high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma andfour years offull-timebehavioral health work experience. Associates/Bachelor’sdegree in mental health/human services or related field preferred;experiencecollaboratingwith Native Americanspreferred.
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently, with flexibility within prescribed deadlines.
4. Stronginterpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors.
5. Ability to address a variety of diversespiritual, emotional, and social needs in multiple environments of anoften-high-riskpopulation, using a trauma-informed care approach while maintaining a highdegree of professionalism and cultural awareness.
6. Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
7. MS Office proficiency and ability to correctly operate copy machine and fax.
8. Ability to pass all pre-employment testing, including, but not limited to,fingerprint clearance, drug testing and background check.

**NOTE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Constant: standing. Frequent: repetitive use of hand, walking, standing, bending neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting neck and waist, simple grasping of left and right hand, power grasping right and left hand, fine manipulation right and left hand, pushing and pulling right andleft hand, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, lifting objects weighing up to25pounds from below the waist to a height of 3 feet.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties andresponsibilities to this job at any time.The employment is considered “at will”and agree that employment can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time at the option of eitherthe employeeor the company.