Intake Therapist

Company : The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division

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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