Intake Clinician - Center Line

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Hybrid Intake Clinician to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce.

Benefits:

Dental / Health/ Vision insurance
Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 day paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption
401K retirement plan
3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO)
Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)
Wellness Programs
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, Genesis Financial Partners, and SoFi.
Student loan repayment options
Pet Insurance

Awards:

Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
Crain's Cool Places to Work
Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year

Qualifications:

• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work; AND Have an LMSW from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services (LLMSW Grandfather provision applies); OR
• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling; AND have a license as a professional counselor (LPC) from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services; AND
• Must meet qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualification per Medicaid Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Implement integrated strength based assessment interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
• Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention. In the presence of two disorders, evaluation will be made of the interaction between the two, as well as the relationship of each to significant life events. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Conducts initial assessments to determine appropriate level of care based on contract criteria. Analyzes clinical histories for diagnostic purposes, and develops preliminary individualized treatment plans and completes initial authorizations for individuals that include recommendations for appropriate community-based services. Obtains information when appropriate form a variety of sources to develop a clinical history. Records the treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individuals for agency case records.
• Develop preliminary treatment plans for SA, MH and COD that are individualized and person-centered and reflect proper treatment matching. Specific goals, objectives and stage/phase specific treatment interventions are identified for each assessed need. If deferred, the reason for doing so is identified. Community resources and supports are prioritized as a strategy to assist individuals with meeting their needs.
• Provide education and/or consultation to help individuals, families, and support persons to understand the interplay of mental health and/or substance use disorders, the phases of recovery, service options, self-determination, and the course of treatment. Clinicians will encourage participation in community and peer support groups.

Education

• Masters or better in Counseling Psychology
• Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• LLMSW
• LPC
• Driver's License

• LMSW
• CAADC

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)