Intake Therapist- Adult outpatient

The Guidance Center • Southgate, MI

12d • $53,079

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 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. We have an exciting opportunity for an Intake Therapist to join our team of talented professionals.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a master’s degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure and have at least one-year post-Master’s experience providing mental health treatment services to adults with severe mental illness.
• Full license preferred.
• All state licensures must continually remain active, in effect, and free from disciplinary action.
• Candidates must obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional and Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professional credential within 120 days of hire.
• Must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification Development Plan within six weeks of hire.
• The Intake Therapist must have the ability to engage and develop therapeutic alliances with adult 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.
• Candidates must demonstrate effective organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional and Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professional credential within 120 days of hire.
• Must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification Development Plan within six weeks of hire.
• Candidates must demonstrate effective organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

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 Adult 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, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Self-Determination and current Medicaid Guidelines)
• Develop Safety Plans as circumstances require based on needs identified during the assessment process
• Identify those consumers who require more extensive evaluation to identify their needs and preferences, and facilitate referrals for psychological testing, discovery groups, etc. as needed
• Consider and promote the utilization of group and recovery support services
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations and team meetings
• Document all face-to-face service activity and phone contact pertaining to consumers
• Perform within acceptable standards of productivity
• Complete all documentation within expected timeframes
• Respond in writing to routine chart reviews and audits
• Maintain appropriate state licensure or certification
• Complete 24 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis
• Maintain appropriate professional ethics and boundaries
• Abide by all Guidance Center policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• affordable medical plans
• employer paid dental
• vision
• long-term disability
• 401(K)
• flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level