Intake Therapist-$3000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Neighborhood Service Organization•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Intake Therapist works in Centralized Intake, providing intake screening for Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) consumers. The position assesses consumers seeking outpatient mental health services and consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This includes evaluating the nature and severity of an individual's mental health problem, determining which service response best meets the person's needs, completing an eligibility assessment, and referring the person to an appropriate program. The role requires clinical assessment, diagnostic, crisis intervention, documentation, and service-planning skills, along with knowledge of community resources, service authorization, eligibility criteria, Medicaid-covered services, and relevant agency and contractual services. The therapist works autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, uses supervision as needed, communicates with consumers and their supports, and provides culturally competent, person-centered services.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) licensure.
Knowledge of clinical assessments and clinical writing.
Knowledge of the DSM-V and the ability to diagnose during assessment and treatment planning.
Knowledge of common signs and symptoms in the I/DD population.
Knowledge of common mental health and substance abuse conditions, treatments, and support interventions.
Knowledge of behavioral and cognitive techniques and therapeutic treatment interventions.
Ability to assess and intervene during crises, including suicidality.
Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team and provide advanced knowledge consistent with postgraduate training.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to evaluate and assess particular service needs.
Sound judgment and autonomous decision-making, with the ability to seek supervision when needed.
Ability to assess safety for consumers and self.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness of culture's role in service delivery, including the ability to provide culturally competent interventions.
Ability to incorporate Person Centered Planning principles and recommend services accordingly.
Effective communication with consumers, family members, natural supports, and community agencies.
Ability to prioritize work effectively.
Computer proficiency sufficient to use an electronic medical record and mobile technology.
Team leadership capabilities, including clinical leadership and written and verbal reporting regarding agency issues.
Knowledge of learning organization principles and agency policies and procedures.
Willingness to actively engage in professional development.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Service Authorization Process, Service Eligibility Criteria, Medicaid-covered services, NSO services and supports, and other contractual services.
Ability to provide clinical documentation according to agency policy.

Responsibilities

Assess consumers for outpatient mental health services and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Evaluate the nature and severity of consumers' mental health concerns and determine appropriate service responses.
Complete eligibility assessments and refer consumers to appropriate programs.
Use diagnostic and treatment-planning knowledge, including knowledge of the DSM-V.
Assess and intervene effectively in crisis situations, including suicidality.
Assess safety for consumers and for self as a professional service provider.
Incorporate Person Centered Planning principles into practice and recommend services for Person Centered Planning.
Communicate with consumers, family members, natural supports, community agencies, and other interested persons.
Work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, seeking supervision as needed.
Represent the agency to the community in a way that fosters understanding of consumer needs and the organization's goals and mission.
Prioritize work effectively and use electronic medical records and mobile technology.
Provide clinical documentation according to agency policy.
Prepare written and verbal reports regarding agency issues and provide clinical leadership.
Use knowledge of service authorization processes, service eligibility criteria, Medicaid-covered services, NSO services and supports, and other contractual services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.