Enrollment and Intake Therapist - Greenville/Spartanburg SC

About the role

The Enrollment & Intake Therapist plays a critical role as one of the first points of contact for potential participants, introducing them to Concordance's life-changing services and guiding them through the enrollment process.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing potential participants prior to release from prison
• Assessing participants' eligibility for Concordance and obtaining consent for participation
• Serving as a primary point of contact for incarcerated individuals, maintaining a positive and professional presence
• Administering assessments to inform diagnoses
• Diagnosing participants and creating treatment plans aligned with their goals
• Welcomeing newly released participants to post-release programming and reaching out to participants who have not yet arrived at the Center
• Communicating with the multidisciplinary care team and external stakeholders
• Maintaining and updating records in electronic record system
• Built strong, professional, positive relationships with prison staff and administration
• Serving as the liaison between participants and post-release care team upon release
• Participating in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meeting(s), and training sessions)
• Occasionally help set up for Center events or move classrooms around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, behavioral health, or related field
• Independent clinical license
• 3-5 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, with equal focus on mental health and substance use treatment
• Familiarity with and endorsement of 12 step program
• Experience using DSM-5 and assessments to form a diagnosis and set goals and objectives for treatment
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

Skills

• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Flexibility and adaptability to work within correctional facilities
• Passion for our mission
• Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Resolving conflicts in crisis situations, redirecting, and setting boundaries

Benefits

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information: Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact.