Same-Day Behavioral Health Access Specialist

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc.; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. is seeking an Assessment Technician to support same-day access services. You will collect data, assess needs, educate on Aspire services, and connect individuals to resources. Flexible delivery options include video, phone, and in-person visits at Aspire outpatient offices.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, reviewing screens and collateral info, coordinating care, and ensuring engagement with ongoing referrals. Travel within the community may be required.

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
• One 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 to qualify for the peer track
• 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

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with individuals accessing services
• Collect and review behavioral health screens
• Review collateral information from other organizations
• Conduct face-to-face interviews in person or via video conferencing
• Determine appropriate level of care and coordinate with Aspire’s crisis department if needed
• Coordinate communication between same day access provider and client
• Collaborate with the provider to formulate care plans
• Identify and address barriers to care
• Provide outreach to ensure engagement with ongoing recommendations and referrals
• Build and maintain external relationships with community resources

Skills

OBHP

QBHP - Master’s Level

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, public health or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Job description

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. is seeking an Assessment Technician to support same-day access services. You will collect data, assess needs, educate on Aspire services, and connect individuals to resources. Flexible delivery options include video, phone, and in-person visits at Aspire outpatient offices.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, reviewing screens and collateral info, coordinating care, and ensuring engagement with ongoing referrals. Travel within the community may be required.