Intake Community Screener

Easterseals MORC•Southfield, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Easterseals MORC is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Intake Community Screeners. This is a community-based position requiring travel to various locations in Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland Counties. The role involves actively engaging with individuals and families seeking mental health services, providing a welcoming intake experience, offering information about available services, and instilling hope. Responsibilities include community inclusion activities, advocacy, education, and direct services to support the recovery journey of clients. Screeners will also educate clients on service arrays and person-centered planning, assist in obtaining suitable services, complete intake pre-session processes, and document service activity accurately. A strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
Possess an LLBSW with the State of Michigan, LBSW preferred.
Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with persons with mental and/or physical limitations.
Ability to proceed in carrying out oral and/or written directions given by team members or individual/family.
Must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

Promotes and participates in activities that enhance individual and family recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti-stigma, education opportunities, etc.
Enhances engagement and outreach of new individuals and families by providing a welcoming, supportive intake experience and offering smooth transition from an individual’s first access point for services to intake appointment and to ongoing program services.
Direct services primarily include outreach and engagement in acute care settings, hospitals or in the community. Virtual and office-based services may be assigned as needed. It may also include linkage to community supports, coordination with community partners, in-home services, officebased services, and advocacy.
Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor, team leader or designee. Assists team and staff in identifying program environments that are conducive to recovery; lending their unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and what makes recovery possible.
Educates new individuals and families on EM service array and person-centered planning process, often in the hospital and community settings. Promotes individual and family decision-making and assists individuals and families in determining goals and objectives that will help reach recovery.
Assists individuals and families in obtaining services that suit their individual recovery needs.
Completes the intake pre-session process for individuals and families wishing to obtain services. Pre-session process includes a series of intake forms, screening tools, and may include the Request for Services document as needed.
Reports and documents service activity according to Easterseals MORC’s Operations Manual, Medicaid Provider Manual and Michigan Mental Health Code.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
Willingness to support and assist individuals and families with trauma related issues.