What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Therapist position at The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division?
Purpose:
Perform complete intake process for clients entering the agency.
Summary:
Recruit, screen, and assess individuals as to their eligibility for Harbor Light System programs by conducting intakes and providing referrals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Authorization to work in The United States
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email and internet
Perform complete intake process for clients entering the agency.
Summary:
Recruit, screen, and assess individuals as to their eligibility for Harbor Light System programs by conducting intakes and providing referrals.
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
- 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
Authorization to work in The United States
- TB Test and police clearance required
- 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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email and internet
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records preferred