Assessment Specialist

We are seeking an Assessment Specialist!
Southeastern, OH

Join our Team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The Assessment Specialist is responsible for delivering comprehensive behavioral health screening, assessment, and diagnostic services to individuals across the lifespan. This role provides direct linkage to community-based and telehealth services, ensuring support that is practical, collaborative, and person-centered. The clinician maintains strong knowledge of ISBH programs, eligibility requirements, and internal processes while using data analytics to manage referrals and support program operations.

The pay range for this position is $47,609.67 to $71,675.95 annually based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts comprehensive, timely screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to accurately identify presenting concerns, strengths, risks, functional needs, and service recommendations across the lifespan
• Assesses the needs and strengths of individuals, families, and communities to support person-centered care planning and appropriate service matching
• Maintains advanced working knowledge of Integrated Services for Behavioral Health programming, eligibility criteria, workflows, systems, and community resources to support accurate referrals and care navigation
• Uses data, reporting, and referral analytics to monitor referral activity, manage caseload flow, and improve timely access to services
• Completes required documentation, utilization review, quality assurance activities, billing requirements, and program evaluation responsibilities in accordance with organizational standards
• Collaborates across internal programs and external partners to promote coordinated care delivery, support self-management, and execute required consents, agreements, and service-related documentation
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain competency in assessment, diagnosis, lifespan development, and evolving behavioral health needs
• Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travel within designated service areas
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
Education/Licensure:

• A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
• A bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling or other related fields is required
• A master's degree in social work, counseling or related fields is preferred
• Active license in the state of Ohio as an (LSW/LPC) is required
• Active license in the state of Ohio as an (LISW/LPCC/PhD/IMFT) is preferred
• Ability to become CANS certified with appropriate annual renewals of certification is required

Experience:

• Experience with multi-need individuals and families is required
• Broad knowledge of community service systems is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required
• Advanced organizational skills is required
• Ability to maintain confidential information is required
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
• Experience working within Electronic Health Record systems is preferred
• Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required
• Ability to maintain high-speed internet connection is required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is required
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization:https://ISBH.org/

OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing- We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals in this role, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.