REMOTE Diagnostic Assessor Central Ohio PRN

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. 

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates current client and family functioning and explain the mental health services of OhioGuidestone and engage family, youth, and other pertinent agencies.
• Completes mental health diagnostic assessments and formulates a diagnosis according to the DSM-5 criteria.
• Maintains current knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and recommends treatment options and level of care.
• Performs related administrative responsibilities; reviews and completes related reports, records, and other documents within the required timeframe; responds to emails, texts, and phone calls within a 24-hour period; attends various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Obtains documents, information, and signatures from parents and clients that are necessary to complete assessments and evaluations. 
• Summarizes the major treatment issues and expected outcomes and recommends case disposition to OhioGuidestone programs.
• Meets with clients virtually, at all OhioGuidestone locations, or travels to client’s homes to complete assessments.
• Maintains minimal productivity level and the confidentiality of client or collateral interaction within Agency defined standards.
• Provides a minimum of three available times weekly for diagnostic evaluation appointments.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department-specific projects, or seasonal program changes.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins within and outside of the Agency.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as moderate level typing and the ability to operate computerized office equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills to problem solve and interact verbally with staff, representatives from outside agencies, and families.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• The work environment is based in the community and can include an agency office, telehealth, school-based setting, childcare facilities, or client’s homes and consists of walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting up to 30 lbs. and remaining in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
• Works flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone.
• Must be able to drive frequently due to work varying work environments, including agency office, school-based, and community-based locations, which may include participant homes in various communities.

 Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and Ohio LSW or LPC required with a LISW or LPCC preferred. 
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Evolv preferred.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.

Benefits include:

• NEW higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; Two are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V