Counselor, Diagnostic Assessment

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the designated site Manager, the Counselor, Diagnostic Assessment will provide outstanding assessment services to clients and their families.

You will be responsible to make appropriate decisions related to client treatment that includes diagnosis, level of care referrals and recommendations.

You will champion that all client treatment activities are being performed as a team function.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED


* Conduct exceptional assessment and diagnosis services for clients.


* Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards.


* Maintain primary contact until clients are established with recommended services by providing follow up to patients and collaterals.


* Manage the census board by keeping client caseload updated and ensuring that enrollments are maintained.


* Participate in peer review.


* Obtain ROI's and required medical records.


* Actively consults with supervisor to act upon ethical and legal aspects of the organization.


* Acts to understand and safeguard the welfare of clients.


* Comply with all agency policies and procedures.


* Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.


* May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.


* Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.


* Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.


* Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.


* Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.


* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE


* Bachelor's Degree required.


* Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT or MFT License in the state of Ohio required.


* 1-3+ years of experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field required.


* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


* Possess a working knowledge of mental illness and th...