Intake Therapist- ($3000 Sign On Bonus!!)

Neighborhood Service Organization•Detroit, MI

40d

About The Position

Centralized Intake provides Intake screening to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) consumers. This position assesses consumers for outpatient mental health services and Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled consumers (I/DD) by evaluating the nature and severity of an Individual's mental health problem determining which service response would best meet the needs of the patient, doing an eligibility assessment, and providing a referral to an appropriate program.

Requirements

Knowledge of Clinical assessments and clinical writing skills are essential.
Knowledge of the use of DSM-V.
Knowledge and ability to diagnose in assessment and treatment planning.
Knowledge of common signs and symptoms specific to the I/DD population.
Knowledge of common mental health conditions, substance abuse conditions and treatments/supports interventions.
Knowledge of behavioral and cognitive techniques and therapeutic treatment interventions.
Ability to effectively assess and intervene during crisis situations, including suicidality.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provide advanced levels of knowledge consistent with post graduate training.
Knowledge of available community resources.
Ability to utilize sound judgment and practice autonomous decision making, seeking supervision as needed.
Ability to represent the agency to the community, natural supports and other interested persons in a manner that fosters understanding of the needs of consumers, and the goals and mission of the organization.
Ability to assess the safety for consumers and self as a professional service provider.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the role of culture in the delivery of services.
Delivery of culturally competent services including the ability to transform knowledge and cultural awareness into interventions that support and sustain healthy functioning within the appropriate cultural context.
Ability to incorporate Person Centered Planning principles into practice.
Ability to recommend services for Person Centered Planning
Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, family members, natural supports, and community agencies.
Ability to effectively prioritize work.
Demonstrate proficiency with using computers adequate enough to use electronic medical record and mobile technology.
Expanded knowledge of community resources.
Team leadership capabilities, as evidenced by clinical leadership and preparation of written and verbal reporting regarding agency issues.
Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to make use of supervision in the development of skills and competent practice.
Knowledge of learning organization principles.
Willingness to actively engage in the professional development process.
Knowledge of how to access agency policies and procedures.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of evaluation/assessment of particular service needs.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Service Authorization Process.
Demonstrated knowledge of Service Eligibility Criteria and Medicaid covered Services.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of NSO services and supports and other contractual services.
Demonstrated skill in the ability to provide clinical documentation according to agency policy.
Seeks supervisory support direction for clarification as needed.
Education: MSW Master of Social Work
Required Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

Responsibilities

Assess consumers for outpatient mental health services and Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled consumers (I/DD)
Evaluate the nature and severity of an Individual's mental health problem
Determine which service response would best meet the needs of the patient
Conduct eligibility assessment
Provide a referral to an appropriate program
Assess the safety for consumers and self as a professional service provider
Delivery of culturally competent services including the ability to transform knowledge and cultural awareness into interventions that support and sustain healthy functioning within the appropriate cultural context
Recommend services for Person Centered Planning
Communicate effectively with consumers, family members, natural supports, and community agencies
Prioritize work effectively
Demonstrate proficiency with using computers adequate enough to use electronic medical record and mobile technology
Prepare written and verbal reporting regarding agency issues
Provide clinical documentation according to agency policy
Seek supervisory support direction for clarification as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor