Intake Behavioral Health Clinician - Adults and Families

Benefits

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid leave options available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer
• Provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or Counseling
• Have a LMSW, or LPC from the State of Michigan
• Highly qualified LLMSW may be considered
• Must meet qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualification per Medicaid Services

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Implement integrated strength based assessment interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders
• Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention
• In the presence of two disorders, evaluation will be made of the interaction between the two, as well as the relationship of each to significant life events
• Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders
• Conducts initial assessments to determine appropriate level of care based on contract criteria
• Analyzes clinical histories for diagnostic purposes, and develops preliminary individualized treatment plans and completes initial authorizations for individuals that include recommendations for appropriate community-based services
• Obtains information when appropriate form a variety of sources to develop a clinical history
• Records the treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individuals for agency case records
• Develop preliminary treatment plans for SA, MH and COD that are individualized and person-centered and reflect proper treatment matching
• Specific goals, objectives and stage/phase specific treatment interventions are identified for each assessed need
• If deferred, the reason for doing so is identified
• Community resources and supports are prioritized as a strategy to assist individuals with meeting their needs

Additional Information

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Sign-on bonus

Sign-on bonus may be available based on role, experience, and eligibility requirements.