Hybrid Diagnostic Assessor PRN - Cleveland

OhioGuidestone • Cleveland, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a Diagnostic Assessor for its growing Cuyahoga County location. This role is responsible for providing clinical assessment, field-based and outreach services to clients and their families, as well as case management and advocacy services. The Diagnostic Assessor will evaluate client and family functioning, explain OhioGuidestone's mental health services, and engage families, youth, and other pertinent agencies. This position involves completing mental health diagnostic assessments according to DSM-5 criteria, recommending treatment options, and performing related administrative tasks. The role requires meeting with clients virtually, at OhioGuidestone locations, or in their homes, maintaining productivity and confidentiality standards, and providing availability for diagnostic evaluation appointments. The position may also involve participation in special events or department projects and requires a positive, flexible attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and Ohio LSW or LPC required with a LISW or LPCC.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Evolv preferred.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins within and outside of the Agency.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as moderate level typing and the ability to operate computerized office equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills to problem solve and interact verbally with staff, representatives from outside agencies, and families.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates current client and family functioning and explain the mental health services of OhioGuidestone and engage family, youth, and other pertinent agencies.
• Completes mental health diagnostic assessments and formulates a diagnosis according to the DSM-5 criteria.
• Maintains current knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and recommends treatment options and level of care.
• Performs related administrative responsibilities; reviews and completes related reports, records, and other documents within the required timeframe; responds to emails, texts, and phone calls within a 24-hour period; attends various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Obtains documents, information, and signatures from parents and clients that are necessary to complete assessments and evaluations.
• Summarizes the major treatment issues and expected outcomes and recommends case disposition to OhioGuidestone programs.
• Meets with clients virtually, at all OhioGuidestone locations, or travels to client’s homes to complete assessments.
• Maintains minimal productivity level and the confidentiality of client or collateral interaction within Agency defined standards.
• Provides a minimum of three available times weekly for diagnostic evaluation appointments.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department-specific projects, or seasonal program changes.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Benefits

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level