Assessment Technician

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc.•Anderson, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive whole-health services, including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services, and programs addressing social determinants of health such as housing and employment. It operates health centers in five Central Indiana counties and serves people of all ages and backgrounds. The Assessment Technician facilitates data collection for individuals presenting for same-day services, helps determine their needs for same-day access services, connects them with community resources, and educates them about Aspire services. The role requires flexibility to provide services by video conference, telephone, and in person at an Aspire outpatient office. It is office-based, with some travel in the community as needed. Full-time and part-time options are available. Applicants must meet the qualifications for either the OBHP or QBHP—Master’s Level track. The position requires a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, a qualifying driving record, and reliable transportation. Aspire requires drug screening, a TB test, and extensive background checks. Employees are strongly encouraged to receive a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The organization follows CDC protocols, including mask wearing, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications for either the OBHP or QBHP—Master’s Level track.
OBHP track: A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, public health, or a related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education is preferred; alternatively, one year of equivalent experience is required.
QBHP—Master’s Level track: A master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another mental-health-related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education is required.
For the OBHP track, knowledge of community resources, referral processes, and risk assessments is preferred; for the QBHP—Master’s Level track, this knowledge is required.
For the peer track, candidates may self-identify as a current or former recipient of services and/or a family member of a recipient of services, and must be maintaining healthy recovery from mental illness and/or substance use.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets the organization’s guidelines and requirements.
Have reliable transportation to transport self or others and attend trainings and/or meetings.
Display a positive work ethic.
Communicate effectively by phone or in person.
Meet the role’s visual and physical capabilities, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision; prolonged sitting; mobility as needed; lifting average-weight objects up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lifting and/or moving 50 or more pounds.
Have manual dexterity sufficient to use a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and calculator, and to write and/or type.
Complete required drug screening, TB testing, and extensive background checks, including criminal history, sex offender registry, state central registry, education verification, and professional references.

Nice To Haves

For the OBHP track, a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, public health, or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of community resources, referral processes, and risk assessments is preferred for the OBHP track.
Peer-track eligibility may include self-identification as a current or former service recipient and/or a family member of a service recipient, while maintaining healthy recovery from mental illness and/or substance use.

Responsibilities

Establish rapport with individuals accessing services.
Collect and review 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 by video conference.
Determine the appropriate level of care, which may include referral to another agency or coordination with Aspire’s crisis department.
Coordinate communication between the same-day access provider and the individual being assessed.
Collaborate with the provider to formulate a care plan.
Identify and assist in addressing obstacles to care.
Conduct outreach to Aspire clients after same-day services to support engagement with ongoing recommendations and referrals.
Build and maintain relationships with external behavioral health agencies, health providers, community agencies, housing providers, and other community resources.