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Job Description
Job Title: Evaluator
Company: Adult & Child Health
Location: Indianapolis/Greenwood
Employment Type: Full-Time,
Job Summary
The Evaluator plays a critical role in ensuring individuals of all ages receive the appropriate level of care when seeking behavioral health services. Through comprehensive initial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and collaborative treatment planning, the Evaluator helps guide clients toward the programs and resources best suited to their needs.
This position involves conducting detailed assessments, establishing provisional diagnoses, recommending services within our continuum of care, and developing safety plans when necessary. Evaluators may also provide brief therapeutic interventions to support clients during the assessment process. Pending approval, this role may include providing clinical supervision to trainees.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality behavioral health services that support client safety, wellbeing, and long-term success.
The Evaluator Position Offers…
Employee Assistance Program – Free 24/7 access to counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household.
Workplace Culture – A supportive environment that centers employee wellbeing and fosters a joyful, inclusive workforce.
Additional Perks & Benefits – See the end of this posting for full details.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive screenings and initial assessments for individuals seeking services across the lifespan.
Determine appropriateness and eligibility for services based on clinical findings.
Develop treatment plans, provisional diagnoses, and referral recommendations aligned with client needs and program capabilities.
Provide brief therapy sessions and safety planning when clinically necessary.
Adhere to operational guidelines, organizational policies, and professional codes of ethics.
Meet department-specific expectations for direct care, collaboration, and follow-up to reduce cancellations and ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within electronic health record systems.
Prepare documentation for data collection, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Stay informed about organizational programs, admission criteria, and referral processes.
Provide or coordinate appropriate follow-up plans for assessed individuals.
Participate in crisis intervention services as needed.
Maintain updated knowledge of community resources to support comprehensive client care.
Engage in departmental meetings, peer review staffing, and professional development activities.
Support quality assurance, compliance, and revenue cycle requirements.
Deliver educational material in public settings to promote mental health awareness and community engagement.
Assist with program evaluation, grant applications, and other management-directed needs.
Complete required trainings and performance evaluations.
Report critical incidents and relevant staff responses to appropriate leadership.
Perform additional duties or special assignments as designated by department leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Basic mathematical competency for documentation and reporting tasks.
Ability to apply logic and sound reasoning to carry out instructions and solve clinical and administrative problems.
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience and Education Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
Active state licensure required (LP, PLP, LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, PLMFT, or equivalent based on location).
Supervisory Requirements
None
(Pending approval, this role may include providing clinical supervision to trainees.)
Employment Requirements
Successful completion of background checks, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect registry, and fingerprinting.
Completion of New Hire Orientation and all required training at start and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and active auto insurance.
Unrestricted licensure for the state and clinical area of practice.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Frequent sitting and standing for extended periods (2–4 hours).
Occasional short-distance walking for field or onsite activities.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, filing, mouse use, and document handling.
Occasional lifting and moving of items up to 50 pounds.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We welcome applicants with diverse lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, believing they strengthen our mission. If you are passionate about supporting individuals and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, we invite you to apply.
Position Perks & Benefits
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package for full-time employees
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
Exceptional Training: Initial and ongoing professional development
Career Mobility: Opportunities for internal promotion and advancement
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive environment dedicated to employee wellbeing
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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