Same-Day Access Assessment Specialist

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

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