Intake Therapist

About the role

Join our team at Detroit Recovery Project as an Intake Specialist/Therapist to empower patient wellness for those dealing with addiction and mental health challenges in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans to help clients on their path to recovery.
• Participate in treatment team conferences and collaborate with other professionals, family members, and referral sources.
• Research, locate, and act as a liaison between available help outlets based on clients' needs, offering both in-house and external referrals.
• Follow up on the services clients are referred to, ensuring their participation and program compliance.
• Maintain flexible hours to meet the needs of our clients and agency.
• Conduct initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Retrive clients’ past medical history, treatment, or psychological records prior to initial appointment.
• Create and implement plans for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a mental health setting as a Fully or Limited Licensed MSW, LP, LPC, or an equivalent combination of experience and education such as an LMSW LLMSW/LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LP or LLPC/LPC License in the State of Michigan is required.
• Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Certificate, or MCBAP CAADC Development Plan (required for providing Substance Use Disorder Services).
• A valid and unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License and insurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with EMR systems is a plus!
• Ability to successfully pass all pre-employment screening requirements, including a criminal background check and drug screening, consistent with applicable laws and organizational policies.