Enrollment and Intake Therapist - Greenville/Spartanburg SC

Concordance•Greenville, SC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As one of the first points of contact for potential participants, the Enrollment & Intake Therapist introduces individuals to Concordance’s life-changing services, guiding them through the enrollment process. Using standardized assessments, you’ll identify participants' needs, diagnose, and set treatment goals. In this role, you’ll build a foundational relationship between Concordance and participants and maintain engagement during the transition to post-release programming.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, behavioral health, or related field
Independent clinical license
3-5 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, with equal focus on mental health and substance use treatment
Familiarity with and endorsement of 12 step program
Ability to pass DOC security clearance
Driver’s license
Ability to resolve conflicts in crisis situations, redirect and set boundaries, and work with a diverse team
Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
Experience using DSM-5 and assessments to form a diagnosis and set goals and objectives for treatment
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions
Ability to sit or stand at a personal computer for typing and reading
Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, and sit
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Willing to help set up for center events, which may include but is not limited to moving classrooms around and carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Nice To Haves

CPR/Adult First Aid certification preferred
Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Flexibility and adaptability to work within correctional facilities

Responsibilities

Interviewing potential participants prior to release from prison
Assessing participants’ eligibility for Concordance and obtaining consent from participants for participation
Serving as a primary point of contact for incarcerated individuals, while maintaining a positive and professional presence
Administering assessments to inform diagnoses
Diagnosing participants and creating treatment plans aligned with their goals
Welcoming newly released participants to post-release programming and reaching out to participants who have not yet arrived at the Center
Maintaining and updating records in electronic record system
When working within a correctional center, building strong, professional, positive relationships with prison staff and administration
Serving as the liaison between participants and post-release care team upon release
Participating in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meeting(s), and training sessions)
Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classrooms around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.