What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Assessment Therapist position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
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 Bachelor's or 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:
- Licensure in one of the following areas AND working within licensure-specified scope of practice: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited-Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Limited-Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW), Limited-Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW) AND have a registered development plan leading to certification and timely in its implementation OR functioning under a time-limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP.
OR
(2) Certification in one of the following Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) credentials:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Professional - IC&RC - Reciprocal (CCJP-R), Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional - IC&RC (CCDP) - Bachelor's level only, Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat - IC&RC (CCDP-D) - Master's level only
OR
(3) one of the following approved alternative certifications:
For counselors/therapists: Certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders (UMICAD)
For Licensed Professional Counselors: National Certified Counselor (NCC) with concurrent Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.