What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Intake Assessor position at Porter-Starke Portage?
Porter-Starke Portage -
This role will cover both Portage and Valparaiso locations.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Conducts initial mental health and addictions diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents and adults, provides referrals and coordinates entry into services.
BENEFITS :
401k w / 20% company matching
11 paid holidays
Tuition assistance up to $5250 / year
Loan assistance up to $200 / month
Competitive wages
Generous PTO
Employee discount at the local YMCA
HSA / FSA accounts
Medical, dental, and visition insurance
Employee referral program
Casual Fridays
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid long term disability
Optional insurances (short term disability)
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free yearly health screenings
JOB DUTIES :
Conducts mental health and addictions initial diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
Completes CANS / ANSA, develops initial treatment plan and refers to appropriate level of care.
Makes informed decisions about the treatment recommendations that will best meet the client's needs and schedules with that program(s) for follow up appointments. Communicates as needed with the program that the client is being referred to so that services can be started as quickly as possible.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external providers including clinicians, front desk schedulers, client financial services, and community partners.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Completes all documentation as required by the agency's policies and procedures.
Participates in weekly staffing with Psychiatrist, and weekly peer consultation with Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions colleagues.
Requires travel between the Valparaiso, Portage, and Knox offices, and may include travel to Porter and / or Starke County Jail.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and / or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
At least 3 years experience in providing mental health and addictions assessments and / or treatment, including provision of individual, group and family therapy required.
Current LCSW, LMFT, LMHC licensure preferred; LSW, LMHC-A, LMFT-A required.
Current state licensure in addictions preferred (LAC, LCAC).
Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website : https : / / www.porterstarke.org
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