Diagnostic Assessor

OhioGuidestone • Jackson Township, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Diagnostic Assessor evaluates current client and family functioning, explains mental health services, and engages families, youth, and other pertinent agencies. This role involves completing mental health diagnostic assessments, formulating diagnoses according to DSM-5 criteria, and maintaining current knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses to recommend treatment options and levels of care. The position also includes administrative responsibilities such as completing reports and records within required timeframes, responding to communications promptly, attending trainings and meetings, and communicating with other agencies and vendors. The assessor will obtain necessary documents and signatures from parents and clients, summarize major treatment issues and expected outcomes, and recommend case dispositions to OhioGuidestone programs. Client interaction may occur virtually, at OhioGuidestone locations, or in client homes. The role requires maintaining productivity and confidentiality standards, providing available appointment times, and exhibiting positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities. Additionally, the Diagnostic Assessor is expected to demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and present the agency positively in all interactions.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Master’s degree and Ohio LSW or LPC required with a LISW or LPCC preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Evolv preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• LISW or LPCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Evaluates current client and family functioning and explains 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.
• 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 a culture of belonging.
• 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
• Free CEU trainings
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level