Access Therapist: Intake & Crisis Services Lead

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

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.