Behavioral Health Assessor

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan•Muskegon, MI

About The Position

Behavioral Health Assessor - Muskegon County Full Time - Temporary The Behavioral Health Assessor, under the direction and review of a Program Supervisor, serves to facilitate the intake process for Muskegon County residents seeking services from HealthWest. The Behavioral Health Assessor determines client eligibility for services, provides assessment and testing, processes client service re-authorizations, and makes determinations regarding the medical necessity of services as well as level of care. The Behavioral Health Assessor makes determinations to assure appropriate utilization of services, performs reviews to establish clinical appropriateness of services, makes treatment recommendations, and identifies risk and liability issues. The Behavioral Health Assessor performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The Behavioral Health Assessor, under the general supervision of a Program Supervisor and in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the HealthWest Board, performs job duties on an independent basis and is responsible for the quality of service. SUPERVISION EXERCISED - None. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (The following examples are intended to be descriptive but not restrictive.) Facilitates the HealthWest intake process for persons who have Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness; Determines client eligibility for services via telephone screening, Psychosocial assessment and triage; Provides Psychological testing when indicated; Processes client service re-authorizations; Makes determinations regarding client eligibility, medical necessity of services, and level of care; Makes determinations regarding appropriate utilization of agency services; Performs chart and document reviews to establish clinical appropriateness of services; Makes treatment recommendations and identifies risk and liability issues; Consults on a regular basis with other community agencies for the purpose of the coordination of services; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or Social Work
Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time post-graduate work experience in a psychiatric or developmental disabilities setting/or at least four (4) semesters internship in a mental health related field
Possess a license or is working toward a license to practice in Psychology as issued by the State of Michigan (LP,LLP,TLLP, LLMSW or LMSW, LP or an LLP preferred)
Possess a valid Michigan driver's license
Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification
Considerable knowledge and understanding of Behavioral Health Managed Care concepts
Considerable knowledge of the various services provided by a Community Mental Health agency
Knowledge of the functions, organization and policies of various mental health agencies throughout Muskegon County
Knowledge of motivations, interests, attitudes and personal problems of persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities
Considerable ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with agency policies and procedures
Considerable ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in analyzing client and program related problems and recommending appropriate solutions
Considerable ability to review records and make determinations pertaining to the appropriate utilization of services
Considerable ability in using computer systems for evaluating care needs, recording symptoms and authorizing appropriate services
Considerable ability in using the telephone to collect clinical information from potential clients, including clinical formulation and establishing a plan of care
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
Considerable ability to give and receive complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to explain program policies and procedures to inquiring personnel
Ability to speak effectively before boards, committees and public groups

Nice To Haves

Preferred to have knowledge/experience with administering psychological testing
Knowledge and experience working in an Autism program and experience with administering the ADIR and ADOS-2 will be given preference; however, if not experienced in this area, training will be provided.
Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued

Responsibilities

Facilitates the HealthWest intake process for persons who have Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness
Determines client eligibility for services via telephone screening, Psychosocial assessment and triage
Provides Psychological testing when indicated
Processes client service re-authorizations
Makes determinations regarding client eligibility, medical necessity of services, and level of care
Makes determinations regarding appropriate utilization of agency services
Performs chart and document reviews to establish clinical appropriateness of services
Makes treatment recommendations and identifies risk and liability issues
Consults on a regular basis with other community agencies for the purpose of the coordination of services
Performs other related duties as assigned