Behavioral Health Assessor

 

The Behavioral Health Assessor, under the direction and review of a Program Supervisor, serves to facilitate the intake process for Muskegon County residents seeking services from HealthWest. The Behavioral Health Assessor determines client eligibility for services, provides assessment and testing, processes client service re-authorizations, and makes determinations regarding the medical necessity of services as well as level of care.

 

The Behavioral Health Assessor makes determinations to assure appropriate utilization of services, performs reviews to establish clinical appropriateness of services, makes treatment recommendations, and identifies risk and liability issues. The Behavioral Health Assessor performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Behavioral Health Assessor, under the general supervision of a Program Supervisor and in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the HealthWest Board, performs job duties on an independent basis and is responsible for the quality of service.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED - None.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
(The following examples are intended to be descriptive but not restrictive.)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A. Required Experience and Training
1. a. Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or Social Work;
b. Preferred to have knowledge/experience with administering psychological testing.
c. Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time post-graduate work experience in a psychiatric or developmental disabilities setting/or at least four (4) semesters internship in a mental health related field; AND
d. Possess a license or is working toward a license to practice in Psychology as issued by the State of Michigan (LP,LLP,TLLP, LLMSW or LMSW, LP or an LLP preferred).
e. Knowledge and experience working in an Autism program and experience with administering the ADIR and ADOS-2 will be given preference; however, if not experienced in this area, training will be provided.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
4. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
5. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Although this employee works in the offices of HealthWest, travel throughout the County may be required.