Behavioral Health Intake Counselor

Earn up to $1,750 in retention bonus in your first year, plus annual bonuses based on tenure!

We invest in our team and provide opportunities for growth, support, and work-life balance!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - 85% company paid for employee coverage (available after 60 days).
• 401(k) Matching Plan - 50% match up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Paid Time Off - 8 hours of vacation & sick leave accrued monthly, plus a floating holiday each year.
• Retention Bonus - Earn up to $1,750 in your first year and annual bonuses based on tenure!
• 11 Paid Holidays - Enjoy time with family and recharge!
• Aspiring Leaders Program - Build your leadership skills and advance in your career!

At Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, every team member is valued and respected.

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact? Apply Today!

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives and grow professionally, we'd love for you to join our team!

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of Background, MVR and DFWP Screenings.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION
Certified mental health professional, and/or certified addictions professional or eligible to obtain certification preferred. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or a related human services field.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 

SUMMARY
Provides screenings, assessments, diagnosing, treatment planning, educational services, crisis intervention, referral, collaboration with other agencies/service providers using a trauma-informed resilience-oriented approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Performs same-day walk-in assessments to determine the need and appropriateness for outpatient services.
• Completes developmentally appropriate, efficient, and relevant treatment plans electronically and implements such plans.
• Provides trauma-informed resilience services using evidence-based/evidence-informed practices as and consults with other involved parties and refers for other services as needed. 
• Compiles and shares necessary feedback data with referral sources.
• Maintains the electronic health record in a timely, complete and accurate manner.  This includes all forms required by the Agency, Medicaid, 65D30, TANF, private insurance, SAMHSA, etc.
• Attendance at staff training, meetings, etc. to keep current with agency, community, and treatment-related issues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of job-related services, electronic health record standards, policy and procedures related to individuals served, and documentation of all services.
• Participates in clinical supervision to ensure resolution of therapeutic and ethical dilemmas.
• Participates as a team member and contributes to the enhancement of the department and Agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office software) 
• Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures.
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple activities with changing priorities simultaneously. 
• Good oral/written communication skills, effective listening and interpersonal and good oral presentation skills with small and large groups.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds.
• Competencies in strategic thinking, as well as an appreciation of the benefits of collaborative intra- and inter-departmental functioning
• Sensitivity, assertiveness, diplomacy, and an astute understanding of mental health as required to answer questions, reassure, educate, advise and guide individuals through the initial stages of screening, intake, and referral process.
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable vehicle for work related travel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to perform some duties in the community where the individual's are living, employed, or attending school/training.

ETHICAL STANDARDS OF PROFESSION:

• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements; 
• The ability to comply with all federal, state, and local laws at all times;
• The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect;
• The ability to comply with HIPAA requirements for protected healthcare information; 
• The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors; 
• The ability to comply with the code of conduct and ethics and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

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