Intake Therapist, Children's Outpatient

The Guidance Center•Southgate, MI

About The Position

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. We have an exciting opportunity of an Intake Therapist to join our team of professionals in the Children's Outpatient program. This position offers a $3,000 sign on bonus! We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. The salary is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, free license supervision and eligibility for biweekly incentives. We have an exciting opportunity for an Intake Therapist to join our team of talented professionals. As an Intake Therapist in the Children’s Outpatient Program, you will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

Must have a Master’s Degree or higher and be a Psychologist (TLLP, LLP, or LP), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW) supervised by a Licensed Master's Social Worker, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC).
LMSW licensure preferred.
Must possess and retain current licensure in the State of Michigan.
Must meet Michigan Department of Community Health requirements of a Child Mental Health Professional (CHMP) and Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) within 120 days of hire.
Must be able to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with families and develop collaborative relationship with our providers.
Able to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems and the wiliness to be flexible, patient and creative.
The Intake Therapist must have the ability to engage and develop therapeutic alliances with adolescent and children mental health consumers, their families and supporters.
Must be an expert in helping consumers identify their service needs and preferences, develop initial treatment plans, and transition to longer-term services based on their treatment plans.
Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of children with mental illness, their families and providers.
Candidates must demonstrate effective organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences and complete documentation within 48 hours
Gather and integrate information from all available sources at the time of intake, including consumer self-reports, reports from family members, guardians, and Foster Care Providers, documented medical and treatment history, needs surveys, assessments from other disciplines, etc.
Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to assess and articulate the motivation of consumers to address specific needs identified during the assessment process
Provide consumers, family members and guardians with complete and accurate information regarding each of the services and supports available to meet needs identified during the assessment process
Assist consumers with initiating the person-centered planning process (consistent with principles of Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination and current Medicaid Guidelines)
Develop Safety Plans as circumstances require based on needs identified during the assessment process
Obtain and pass CAFAS and PECFAS training
Document all face-to-face service activity and phone contact pertaining to consumers
Complete all documentation within expected timeframes
Respond in writing to routine chart reviews and audits
Maintain appropriate state licensure or certification
Complete 25 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis
Maintain appropriate professional ethics and boundaries
Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations and team meetings
Make referrals to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services as needed
Perform within acceptable standards of productivity
Other duties as assigned.