Social Worker, Mental Health

Intake Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intake Therapist in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care to join our team of talented professionals. Regular BHUC hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, Friday 4:00 pm to 11 pm. Some Saturday hours between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm may be required based on the needs of the program.

Services are delivered in the office setting on a walk-in basis or scheduled basis. Flexible part time hours are available, and full-time positions may be considered.

Pay is dependent on experience (TGC is grant-based, there is no negotiation/flexibility in the salary). Full License:
Hourly $29.47 - $39.88. It is a therapist that is needed but they will need to have a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences and complete documentation within 48 hours;
• Gather and integrate information from all available sources at the time of intake, including consumer self-reports, reports from family members, guardians and Adult Foster Care providers, documented medical and treatment history, needs surveys, assessments from other disciplines, etc.;
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to assess and articulate the motivation of consumers to address specific needs identified during the assessment process;
• Provide consumers, family members and guardians with complete and accurate information regarding each of the services and supports available to meet needs identified during the assessment process;
• Assist consumers with initiating the person-centered planning process (consistent with principles of Person-Centered Planning, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Self-Determination and current Medicaid Guidelines);
• Develop Safety Plans as circumstances require based on needs identified during the assessment process;
• Identify those consumers who require more extensive evaluation to identify their needs and preferences and facilitate referrals for psychological testing, discovery groups, etc. as needed;
• Consider and promote the utilization of group and support services;
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations and team meetings;
• Document all face-to-face service activity and phone contact pertaining to consumers;
• Perform within acceptable standards of productivity;
• Complete all documentation within expected time frames;
• Respond in writing to routine chart reviews and audits;
• Maintain appropriate state licensure or certification;
• Complete 25 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis;
• Maintain appropriate professional ethics and boundaries;
• Abide by all Guidance Center policies and procedures;
  Other duties as assigned.

Travel:
Mileage Reimbursement when personal vehicle used - IRS standard. (0.70 per mile) Any training paid for by TGC.

The Guidance believes that their team members are their most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. They offer their employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more! Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. 401K. PTO. Paid holidays include:
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, ½ day for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after (Black Friday), Christmas eve and Christmas Day. Client Details City Southgate State MI