The Guidance Center (TGC) is seeking an Intake Therapist to join its Behavioral Health Urgent Care team in Michigan. This role is responsible for conducting intake assessments, identifying patient needs, coordinating appropriate behavioral health services, and supporting individuals and families through the person-centered planning process.
Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm. Some evening or weekend hours will be required. Services are delivered in the office setting on a walk-in basis or scheduled basis. Flexible part time hours are available, and full-time positions may be considered.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences and complete documentation within 48 hours;
- Gather and integrate information from all available sources at the time of intake, including consumer self-reports, reports from family members, guardians and Adult Foster Care providers, documented medical and treatment history, needs surveys, assessments from other disciplines, etc.;
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to assess and articulate the motivation of consumers to address specific needs identified during the assessment process;
- Provide consumers, family members and guardians with complete and accurate information regarding each of the services and supports available to meet needs identified during the assessment process;
- Assist consumers with initiating the person-centered planning process (consistent with principles of Person-Centered Planning, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Self-Determination and current Medicaid Guidelines);
- Develop Safety Plans as circumstances require based on needs identified during the assessment process;
- Identify those consumers who require more extensive evaluation to identify their needs and preferences and facilitate referrals for psychological testing, discovery groups, etc. as needed;
- Consider and promote the utilization of group and support services;
- Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations and team meetings;
- Document all face-to-face service activity and phone contact pertaining to consumers;
- Perform within acceptable standards of productivity;
- Complete all documentation within expected timeframes;
- Respond in writing to routine chart reviews and audits;
- Maintain appropriate state licensure or certification;
- Complete 25 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis;
- Maintain appropriate professional ethics and boundaries;
- Abide by all Guidance Center policies and procedures;
- Other duties as assigned.
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 18,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being
We have an exciting opportunity for an Intake Therapist in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care to join our team of talented professionals.
Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm. Some evening or weekend hours will be required. Services are delivered in the office setting on a walk-in basis or scheduled basis. Flexible part time hours are available, and full-time positions may be considered.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences and complete documentation within 48 hours;
- Gather and integrate information from all available sources at the time of intake, including consumer self-reports, reports from family members, guardians and Adult Foster Care providers, documented medical and treatment history, needs surveys, assessments from other disciplines, etc.;
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to assess and articulate the motivation of consumers to address specific needs identified during the assessment process;
- Provide consumers, family members and guardians with complete and accurate information regarding each of the services and supports available to meet needs identified during the assessment process;
- Assist consumers with initiating the person-centered planning process (consistent with principles of Person-Centered Planning, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Self-Determination and current Medicaid Guidelines);
- Develop Safety Plans as circumstances require based on needs identified during the assessment process;
- Identify those consumers who require more extensive evaluation to identify their needs and preferences and facilitate referrals for psychological testing, discovery groups, etc. as needed;
- Consider and promote the utilization of group and support services;
- Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations and team meetings;
- Document all face-to-face service activity and phone contact pertaining to consumers;
- Perform within acceptable standards of productivity;
- Complete all documentation within expected timeframes;
- Respond in writing to routine chart reviews and audits;
- Maintain appropriate state licensure or certification;
- Complete 25 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis;
- Maintain appropriate professional ethics and boundaries;
- Abide by all Guidance Center policies and procedures;
- Other duties as assigned.
