What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Assessor position at Native American Connections?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Admissions Supervisor this position is responsible for completing all client assessments in a timely manner and recommending placement in either an NAC program or to the most appropriate agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes all assessments and related documentation. Recommends appropriate services for client based on assessment process. Referrals made to internal programs as well as external providers.
- Completes updated Assessment and ASAM’s related to admissions to services.
- Completes Individual Service Plans
- Assists with Case Management
- Works closely with intake team to prioritize (i.e., Native American, pregnant, IV substance use, homeless, etc.) residential admissions.
- May assist with coverage of client list for residential admissions and coordination of care to ensure clients’ connection to services and appropriate level of care.
- Notify clients and referral sources of all documents and needs for entering treatment.
- Maintain positive working and referral relationships with T/RBHAs, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service offices and tribes, detox centers, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, medical facilities, and other numerous referral agencies.
- Provides assistance with group or individual counseling to clients as outlined in clinical curriculum as needed.
- Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Mission
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Screening and Assessment
- Care Planning and Care Coordination
- Quality of Work/Intervention
- Cultural Competence and Adaptation
- Systems Oriented Practice (Work Efficiency/ Punctuality/Attendance)
- Productivity
- Practice-Based Learning and Quality Improvement
- Informatics
- Initiative/Resourcefulness
- Dependability
- Professional Behavior- Attitude/Enthusiasm
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Master’s degree in behavioral health field or equivalent experience
WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
- Fingerprint Certificates within 90 days of hire
- MS Office proficiency
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving and organizational and time management skills.
- Bilingual- Spanish desired
- Required strong clinical skills.
- Knowledgeable about the economic, educational, and social challenges of Native Americans
- Familiar with assessment tools that pertain to substance abuse, depression, and other behavioral health issues.