Nova Behavioral Health Hiring For Behavioral Health Assessor at Dayton, OH, United States Full Time

Job Description

Behavioral Health AssessorAt Nova our mission is “To Provide Individuals and Families Opportunity for Positive Change.” We accomplish this mission by our vision, “To provide specialized, evidenced-based treatment, which is continuously responsive to the needs of the clients and their families.”Nova Behavioral Health, Inc. is accepting resumes for a* Behavioral Health Assessor*. The Assessment Clinician works under the direction of the Outpatient Manager and is response for Diagnostic Assessment/Updates in order to determine appropriate program and Level of Care on clients. Will work collaboratively with the front desk staff and intake staff for facilitating an appropriate admission into Nova Behavioral Health’s treatment services. In addition, the Assessment Clinician insures that efficient admission policies and procedures are followed correctly, efficiently and ethically.Shift Information:
Position will be a 1st shift, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.Minimum Education/Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the treatment of Alcohol/Drug and Mental Health required.
• Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field.
• LPC, LSW, LISW, LPCC
• Proof of Vaccination

The Behavioral Health Counselor will:

• Conducts Diagnostic Assessments/Updates and all pertinent admission paperwork for the determination of the appropriate program and level of care for the client and for the client’s admission into treatment.
• Communicates treatment recommendations, and level of care recommendations to the client and referral sources
• Maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation in an electronic medical record
• Demonstrates competency in clinical assessment, treatment and care for adult client’s diagnostic groups
• Displays insight into the total needs of a client as a person and addresses psychosocial, physical development, spiritual and cultural issues appropriately.
• Exhibits awareness of the developmental and psychosocial needs of the client; interacting therapeutically with tack and sensitivity with each client and his/her support system.
• Communicates professionally and timely with referral sources and collaborating professionals involved with the client
• Upholds a high standard of professional ethics and a respect for privileged communication.
• Follows a regimen for professional growth. Continuously updates knowledge and clinical skills by attending department meetings, clinical supervision conferences and in-service training as required.
• Recommends quality and/or process improvement initiatives to more effectively perform the job functions of this position.

At Nova we value Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Compassion and Teamwork.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Service ProviderJob Type: Full-time