Assessment Specialist

We are seeking an Assessment Specialist!
Southeastern, OH

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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