Intake Therapist: Empower Clients with Person-Centered Care

The Guidance Center; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The Guidance Center seeks an Intake Therapist for our Southgate, MI office. You will conduct intake assessments, gather information from clients and families, and develop person-centered treatment plans under the Intake Services Program.

Responsibilities include documenting promptly, promoting motivational interviewing, and coordinating referrals for comprehensive care. This role emphasizes ethics, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork in a nonremote, in-person setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Must hold corresponding State of Michigan licensure and have at least 1 year post-master’s experience providing mental health services.
• Credentials: QMHP, QUALIFIED MHP, and QIDDP within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and document within 48 hours.
• Gather information from multiple sources at intake.
• Develop safety plans as needed and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Therapeutic alliance

Documentation

Verbal communication

Cultural competency

Education

MSW

Psychology

Counseling

Michigan licensure

Post-master's experience

Job description

The Guidance Center seeks an Intake Therapist for our Southgate, MI office. You will conduct intake assessments, gather information from clients and families, and develop person-centered treatment plans under the Intake Services Program.

Responsibilities include documenting promptly, promoting motivational interviewing, and coordinating referrals for comprehensive care. This role emphasizes ethics, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork in a nonremote, in-person setting.