Intake Therapist

Judson Center; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judson Center in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Intake Therapist to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, determine client needs, and recommend levels of care. This full-time exempt role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and supports individuals and families in accessing services.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, 1–3 years of clinical experience, and active state licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, outpatient mental health.
• Active state licensure in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology; full license preferred.
• Must complete the state-mandated training and be certified to deliver services.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for new clients.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5 criteria.
• Assess clients for suicide risk, homicidal ideation, abuse, neglect, and other safety concerns, implementing crisis intervention as needed.
• Determine appropriate level of care and make treatment recommendations.
• Develop initial treatment plans and coordinate admission into appropriate services.
• Educate clients and families regarding available treatment options, agency services, and community resources.
• Coordinate referrals to internal programs or external providers when clinically indicated.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, case managers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state licensing requirements, payer guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Verify Medicaid eligibility and service authorizations to ensure payment of services.
• Attend team meetings, staff meetings, and supervisions, as scheduled.
• Complete all mandatory trainings, as required by contract, Judson Center, and licensure.
• May be assigned a reduced caseload of up to 10 cases based on intake service volume.

Skills

Clinical experience

Crisis intervention

HIPAA compliance

EHR documentation

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field

Job description

Position: Intake Therapist

Status: Full Time (Exempt)

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Location: Dearborn office

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the intake therapist is to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments to determine client needs, establish diagnoses when appropriate, assess safety risks, and recommend appropriate levels of care and treatment services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for new clients.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5 criteria.
• Assess clients for suicide risk, homicidal ideation, abuse, neglect, and other safety concerns, implementing crisis intervention as needed.
• Determine appropriate level of care and make treatment recommendations.
• Develop initial treatment plans and coordinate admission into appropriate services.
• Educate clients and families regarding available treatment options, agency services, and community resources.
• Coordinate referrals to internal programs or external providers when clinically indicated.
• Obtain benchmark productivity thresholds, including those measured quarterly for performance-based incentives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, case managers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state licensing requirements, payer guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Verify Medicaid eligibility and service authorizations to ensure payment of services.
• Attend team meetings, staff meetings, and supervisions, as scheduled.
• Complete all mandatory trainings, as required by contract, Judson Center, and licensure.
• May be assigned a reduced caseload of up to 10 cases based on intake service volume.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Clinical experience, knowledge of best practices, evidence-based practice models, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of family therapy theories, treatment philosophies and strategies of home-based services, as well as community resources.
• Demonstrated competency in computer skills using electronic health record and Microsoft Office.
• Proven capability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Ability to comply with all applicable licensing rules, accreditation standards, code of ethics, insurance reimbursement rules, and Judson Center’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• One to three years of clinical experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, outpatient mental health.
• Active state licensure in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology, full license preferred.
• Must complete the state-mandated training and be certified to deliver services.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Job requires non-traditional work hours, in the office and community.
• Job requires a flexible schedule.
• Job includes working with consumers who may show aggression or have behavioral outbursts.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone or video conferencing.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department and the agency.