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Job Description - Intake Therapist


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:
 
  • 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:
Authorization to work in The United States
  • TB Test and police clearance required
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
Computer Skills: 
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email and internet
  • Experience using Electronic Medical Records preferred
Must possess MCBAP appropriate certification (CAADC, CADC-M, CADC) or approved MCBAP Development Plan
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