Behavioral Health Assessor Job at Caring Connections for Special Needs, LLC

Caring Connections for Special Needs, LLC Tucson, AZ 85710

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide proper diagnosis and accurate evaluations through proper questioning, observation and documentation of all services within 24 hours.
  • Travels as needed to provide assessments and service planning in-office, in-home, or in appropriate community spaces
  • Demonstrates the ability to adhere to strict deadlines, prioritize work, organize information gathered, and to document findings in a professional manner.
  • Utilize knowledge from child welfare practices and mental health insight in order to generate a comprehensive service plan for each member.
  • Makes appropriate recommendations according to the needs identified for each member.
  • Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Provides direction and follow-up to families and individuals regarding their concerns and issues
  • Creates a safe and No Harm environment for the children and their families
  • Provides information and referral assistance to families
  • Advocates for members with appropriate agencies
  • Complies with HIPAA guidelines
  • Follows Duty to Report and Therapeutic Boundaries
  • Documents all services provided via Claimtrak within 24 hours of services
  • Maintains professionalism with all agencies in our community to be a key asset in coordinating outside resources
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education Requirements:

  • Training or certification as a general assessor
  • To qualify as a BHT, an applicant must have meet one of the following
  • Has a master's degree or bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health; or
  • Has an associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or

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  • Has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience;

Required skills and competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

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  • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
  • Applicant must be 18+ years of age or older
  • Valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation
  • Clean driving record
  • Must maintain current/valid/restriction free Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Current certification in Child/Infant CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements:

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  • Able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions and maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other Federal, State and Local standards
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

CCSN is a children's behavioral health agency. We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits for our employees, as well as a positive working environment supporting employee development and growth.

CCSN mentors work with children ages Birth through Seventeen to provide the following services:

o Individualized Assessment & Service Planning in the office or home

o Individual & Group Respite including office, home, and community-based events

o Individual & Group Skills Training focusing on relationships, problem solving, anger management, social skills, boundaries, coping skills, positive behavior change, communications, etc.

o Family Support Services to integrate skills, assist with challenges, and provide education/referrals

o Coordination with other providers including the Department of Child Services, local schools, community agencies, juvenile justice, etc

o Participation in Child & Family Team (CFT) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings

o Transportation to and/or from services, if applicable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Tucson, AZ 85710: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Patient assessment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

Work Location: One location




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