Access Therapist

Icon Fitness; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

PPO medical benefits

Health Savings Account

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Student loan payment assistance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Job summary

Wellvance seeks an Access Therapist to provide services in designated Michigan counties for individuals with serious mental illness and related needs. You will handle incoming calls, conduct screenings and intake assessments, determine eligibility, and schedule initial intake appointments.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, coordinating referrals, and participating in crisis intervention, after-hours ES staff on-call, and IPOS reviews. Lived experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work or related field with Michigan license.
• Bachelor or higher level licenses must be current and in good standing.
• Experience with Medicaid guidelines and DSM criteria is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility screenings and intake assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and recommend services based on medical necessity.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate referrals and help individuals access behavioral health, community, and insurance resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call coverage as assigned.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, courts, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid requirements and agency policies.
• Engage in quality improvement activities and team meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Written & oral communication

Time management

Collaboration

Care coordination

Medical necessity guidelines

Education

MSW (Licensed in Michigan)

MA in Psychology or Counseling (Licensed in Michigan)

Job description

Rate: $56,534Status : Full-Time | ExemptWe Offer:PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual ProgramPaid HolidaysBC/BS PPO Medical BenefitsHealth Savings AccountVoluntary DentalPension PlanTuition Assistance ProgramStudent Loan Payment AssistanceTerm Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceAFLACJob SummaryThe Access Therapist is responsible for providing Access services in designated county to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Access therapist has specific responsibility of responding to incoming calls from consumers requesting services, completing in person and phone Access screening, determining eligibility for services, informing consumers of any possible charges they may incur and scheduling initial Intake appointments. The Access therapist must maintain documentation compliance and adherence to Wellvance policy and procedure. Further responsibilities include collaboration with community referral sources and interagency colleagues, crisis intervention, after hours Emergency Services Staff and Master’s on-call participation, ICSS participation, reviewing Records Requests, completing Intake Assessments and IPOS’, and conducting Case File Reviews. The Access therapist must have attention to detail, time management skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills. Candidates must have an understanding of Medicaid guidelines, medical necessity guidelines, DSM criteria, internal Wellvance resources, community resources, and therapeutic interventions. The Access Therapist functions as the daytime Master’s on call for ES staff. Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders are encouraged to apply.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or ExperienceMaster’s Degree (MSW) of Social Work and be licensed by the State of Michigan in their relative field as either limited or full license.Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Psychology or Counseling and be licensed by the State of Michigan in relative field as either limited or full license.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct eligibility screenings, intake assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate levels of care.Develop person-centered treatment plans and make service recommendations based on medical necessity criteria.Complete and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.Coordinate referrals and assist individuals in accessing behavioral health, community, and insurance resources.Provide consultation and care coordination with healthcare providers, schools, courts, and other community partners.Ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicaid requirements, licensing standards, and program fidelity expectations.Provide crisis intervention, emergency mental health consultations, and participate in on-call coverage as assigned.Conduct case reviews and participate in quality improvement, supervision, staff meetings, and professional development activities.Collaborate with clinical teams and leadership to support service delivery and continuity of care.Maintain professional relationships with consumers, staff, and community stakeholders while representing the agency positively.About WellvanceWellvance provides state-funded public mental health services to residents of Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties. We support individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and children and youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).Wellvance is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).