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Join Northeastern CMH as an Intake Clinician: Be the Gateway to Compassionate Care!

Are you a dedicated mental health professional with a passion for connecting people to the support they need? At Northeastern CMH, our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that empowers individuals to thrive. As an Intake Clinician, you'll be the critical first point of contact for new clients, helping to guide them through their initial steps in their mental health journey. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a profound impact by assessing needs, providing essential support, and connecting individuals with the services that can change their lives for the better. If you’re ready to join a team where your empathy, expertise, and dedication are valued, Northeastern CMH is the perfect place for you. Come be a part of a community that’s passionate about making a difference – and help us pave the way to brighter futures!

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

As our Intake Worker at NeMCMHA, you’ll develop and complete Intake Assessments on children, adolescents, and adults requesting services from the agency. You will also be an active member of the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Team and collaborate with other staff in diagnosing problems and evaluating consumers as needed. Your ability to provide accurate assessment and diagnosis for persons requesting Mental Health Services in accordance to the DSM V-TR will take center stage in this role, and your compassion and interpersonal skills will serve you well.

Rate of Pay: $58,552 - $80,891.20

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Causal

Reports To: ACCESS / ESU Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters Degree from a recognized or accredited institution with course work in mental health and licensed by the State of Michigan as a LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, LLP. Will be required to maintain highest degree of licensure or state registration specific to their position.
Experience: One or more years of relevant mental health experience preferred. Good communication skills (both verbal and written) are required. Functional computer literacy. Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued.
Other: Good organizational and communication skills required. Functional computer literacy is required Must have valid Michigan Driver's license and a satisfactory driving as determined by the agency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrate accurate biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis for persons requesting Mental Health Services in accordance to the DSM V-TR (Or current edition).
2. Collaborates with other staff in diagnosing problems and evaluating individuals as needed.
3. Consults and collaborates with various agencies, individuals and organizations.
4. Actively participates as a member of the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Team.
5. Demonstrate effective case recording in accordance with Person Centered Planning, and NeMCMHA “Case Recording Guidelines”.
6. Will be required to maintain highest degree of licensure or state registration specific to their position.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of Universal precautions, standards of practice including but not limited to confidentiality and recipient rights, and emergency protocol.
8. Staff will be expected to participate in trainings aimed at the provision of services for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
9. Intake assessments will occur in an office or community setting.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of Universal precautions, standards of practice including but not limited to confidentiality and recipient rights, and emergency protocol.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs other duties, as required.
2. May be required to utilize their own transportation when performing Agency-related duties.
3. May be required to participate in the 24-hour emergency services through agency on-call system.
4. May be requested to be involved in the Board’s Quality Improvement Program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Intake Clinician/Behavioral Health Services
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 25 pounds, with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.

NeMCMHA

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health employs nearly 400 people across 17 accredited programs in our 4-county region. Serving residents of Alpena, Alcona, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties since 1968, we seek to provide comprehensive services and supports that enable people to live and work independently.

CASUAL - Casual employees have access to our Employee Assistance Center, 24-hour on-site gym, flexible scheduling, and the Agency’s training opportunities.

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, height, weight, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer.