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Mental Health Intake Specialist
$55k-70k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Months Ago
Directions for Youth and Families is Hiring a Mental Health Intake Specialist Near Columbus, OH
- Looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families?
- Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
- Is your workplace’s commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you?
Join DFYF’s team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities!
Who we are:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Position overview:
DFYF is seeking a full-time Licensed Mental Health Intake Specialist (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to engage referred clients with services. The role of the Intake Specialist is to provide intake linkage, conduct diagnostic mental health assessments, and treatment recommendations for youth ages 5 to 17 referred to DFYF services. Responsibilities include collaboration with referral sources, key school personnel, and program recruitment. The ideal candidate should possess strong engagement, diagnostic, and organizational skills. The position is community-based, in client homes, schools, office, or community setting to increase access to services.
Qualifications:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Position overview:
DFYF is seeking a full-time Licensed Mental Health Intake Specialist (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to engage referred clients with services. The role of the Intake Specialist is to provide intake linkage, conduct diagnostic mental health assessments, and treatment recommendations for youth ages 5 to 17 referred to DFYF services. Responsibilities include collaboration with referral sources, key school personnel, and program recruitment. The ideal candidate should possess strong engagement, diagnostic, and organizational skills. The position is community-based, in client homes, schools, office, or community setting to increase access to services.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling preferred or Bachelor’s in Social Work, with LSW
- Valid and current LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC licensure in the state of Ohio required
- Previous experience and/or working with youth and families preferred
- Ability to build rapport with youth & caregivers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong documentation skills and ability to use electronic health record system
- Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance and reliable transportation
What makes us great:
- We provide extensive training in trauma-informed care & resiliency-oriented treatment
- We utilize the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, & Competency) trauma treatment framework, which is recognized by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Free social work/counseling test prep course and licensure reimbursement
- Free Supervision toward Independent Licensure
- Educational Fee Waivers
- Free monthly trainings & CEU’s for Counselors & Social Workers
- Monthly, Quarterly & Longevity Bonuses
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Contribution
- Paid time off - Earn 160 hours of paid time off after your first year!
- 10 days of paid holidays
- Competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and employer paid life and disability insurance)
DFYF prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and caring for the well-being of our staff. We are intentional about staff development training, strengthening each staff member within their role, providing regular supervision and support, and offer regular discussion meetings about DEI and self-care strategies.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, flexible schedule, no weekends or on-call
Our Mission
Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education
Our Vision
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services
Our Values
Quality • Diversity • Accessibility • Acceptance • Collaboration •
Investment in individuals, families, and communities
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, flexible schedule, no weekends or on-call
Our Mission
Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education
Our Vision
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services
Our Values
Quality • Diversity • Accessibility • Acceptance • Collaboration •
Investment in individuals, families, and communities
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$55k-70k (estimate)
POST DATE
02/02/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/29/2024
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