Intake Assessment Therapist

Position Summary:

The Intake and Assessment Specialist is responsible for providing initial screening, assessment, referral, and follow-up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs. This role includes evaluating clients' eligibility, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with external agencies, and ensuring clients receive appropriate care and support.

Essential 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
• Assess potential client to determine ability to pay sliding fee scale
• Refer to area Central Diagnostic and Referral Agency 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
  
  

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: 

• Must 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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to determine needs and to work with multi-problem individuals
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and confidence in client relationships
• Must possess good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work within The United States

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, email, and internet
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records preferred

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Must possess MCBAP appropriate certification (CAADC, CADC-M, CADC) or approved MCBAP Development Plan
• Must possess a state of Michigan license (LLMSW, LMSW, LPC, LLPC)
• Complete Safe From Harm training within 30 days of employment, and keep current as needed

Qualifications:

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts

• Paid Time Off which includes:
  • Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment. 
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.