Intake Clinician, Substance Use Services

Substance Use Services Intake Clinician

Job Title:

Substance Use Services Intake Clinician Department: MAT

Location:

Office Location Metro Nashville – this is an onsite position Status:
Full-time

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Substance Use Services Intake Clinician The Substance Use Services Intake Clinician conducts comprehensive substance use and behavioral health assessments to determine appropriate services, level of care, and treatment recommendations. The Intake Clinician provides timely access to care through assessment, enrollment, scheduling, referrals, and collaboration with internal and external providers.

Onsite work is required for this position. This is a primarily onsite role, with potential remote work based on operational needs, productivity, job responsibilities, and supervisor approval. Must be available to complete in-person assessments, enrollments, and other onsite responsibilities as needed.

Substance Use & Behavioral Health Intake Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and intake evaluations. Assess substance use history, mental health needs, withdrawal risk, safety concerns, and barriers to treatment. Determine appropriate level of care and make clinical recommendations. Complete required consents, screenings, assessments, enrollment documentation, and scheduling. Obtain and complete required consumer consent forms and Releases of Information (ROIs) during the intake process.

Coordinate and submit authorized ROIs to primary care providers and other outside providers to obtain relevant medical and treatment records. Track and follow up on requested records as needed to support assessment, enrollment, and continuity of care. Assess consumers for appropriate MHC services, including:

• Care Management
• Medication Management
• Individual Therapy
• IOP
• MAT
• Peer Recovery Support
• Harm Reduction Services
• Other specialty behavioral health programs

Assess withdrawal risk and identify consumers requiring detoxification, residential treatment, crisis stabilization, or other higher levels of care. Coordinate referrals to community providers when services outside MHC are indicated. Complete behavioral health enrollments when applicable based on licensure, scope of practice, training, and departmental needs. Provide education regarding available services and treatment options. Access to Care & Collaboration Provide timely access to services through responsive engagement, assessment, and efficient scheduling.

Collaborate with hospitals, emergency departments, primary care providers, criminal justice partners, schools, community organizations, and other referral sources. Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations to receiving treatment teams. Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, care managers, peer specialists, and program leadership regarding enrollment and treatment recommendations. Participate in interdisciplinary staffing and the Intake Committee process when required. Crisis Identification Identify behavioral health or substance use crises requiring immediate intervention.

Assess safety and withdrawal risks and facilitate appropriate crisis or emergency services. Develop or support safety planning and obtain clinical consultation when indicated. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate,…