Intake Therapist

Primary Duties and 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
• Absess potential client to determine ability to pay sliding fee scale
• Refer to area Central Diagnostic and Referral Agencies 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

Requirements

• Authorization to work in The United States
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email and internet
• 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