Intake Assessment Therapist

Position Summary:

The Intake and Assessment Specialist is responsible for providing initial screening, assessment, referral, and follow-up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs. This role includes evaluating clients' eligibility, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with external agencies, and ensuring clients receive appropriate care and support.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs
• Complete Screening, Assessment, Referral, and Follow-Up data reporting forms
• Assess potential client to determine ability to pay sliding fee scale
• Refer to area Central Diagnostic and Referral Agency for interim services to those individuals who cannot be admitted to treatment within 48 hours
• Maintain waiting list for State funded clients
• Submit Capacity Matrix Forms to Site Administrator
• Serve as a liaison between local probation/parole departments, Central Diagnostic Referral agencies and other outside referral sources
• Establish linkage with a comprehensive community network of health and social service providers
• Maintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM -IV TR)
• Complete intake process for clients within established time frame as indicated for each program. This includes completion of all required critical documents
• Provide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of services
• Follow up with referrals of detox clients to assist in development of aftercare plan
  
  

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a Master's degree in the Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Addiction Studies) with significant course work in substance abuse treatment.
• Minimum 18 months experience working in the field of substance abuse plus at least the equivalent of a 6 month Masters level internship in the field of substance abuse
• Possess American Society of Addiction Medicine Training or receive training within one year of employment

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to determine needs and to work with multi-problem individuals
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and confidence in client relationships
• Must possess good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work within The United States

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, email, and internet
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess MCBAP appropriate certification (CAADC, CADC-M, CADC) or approved MCBAP Development Plan
• Must possess a state of Michigan license (LLMSW, LMSW, LPC, LLPC)
• Complete Safe From Harm training within 30 days of employment, and keep current as needed