Assessment Technician

Aspire Indiana Health•Greenfield, IN

11d•Hybrid

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 the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life. The Assessment Technician will facilitate the collection of data for individuals who present for same day services. The Assessment Technician will help determine the individual’s needs for same day access services, identify and connect the individual to resources within the community as well as educate on all of Aspire services. Must be flexible in providing services via video conference, telephonically, and in-person at one of Aspire’s Outpatient offices. Full-time and part-time options available.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements: OBHP 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/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
QBHP - Master’s Level 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
Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
Must have reliable transportation to transport self/others and to attend trainings and/or meetings
Display a positive work ethic
Office based position with some travel within the community, as needed
Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively by phone or in person
Specific vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; must also have adequate vision to read correspondence(s), computer screen(s), form(s), etc.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout the work hours and also the ability to be physically mobile (bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, standing, walking), as needed
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, climb to reach higher files, and lifting average-weight objects up to 25 lbs; must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 50 or more pounds
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and the ability to write and/or type

Nice To Haves

OBHP 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
Knowledge of community resources, referral processes and risk assessments preferred

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