Outpatient Intake Assessor

Conducts initial mental health and addictions diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents and adults, provides referrals and coordinates entry into services.

BENEFITS:

401(k) with company matching at 20%
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee discounts (YMCA)
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays
Educational Reimbursement up to $5250
Tuition Assistance $200/month
Company-wide employee recognition events
Free health screening

VITAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conducts mental health and addictions initial diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents and adults
* Completes CANS/ANSA, develops initial treatment plan and refers to appropriate level of care.
* Makes informed decisions about the treatment recommendations that will best meet the client' needs and schedules with that program(s) for follow up appointments. Communicates as needed with the program that the client is being referred to so that services can be started as quickly as possible.
* Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external providers including clinicians, front desk schedulers, client financial services, and community partners.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Completes all documentation as required by the agency's policies and procedures.
* Participates in weekly staffing with psychiatrist, and weekly peer consultation with Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions colleagues.
* Requires travel between the Valparaiso, Portage and Knox offices, and may include travel to Porter and/or Starke County Jail
* Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in clinical social work, clinical mental health counseling, and/or marriage and family therapy required.
* At least 3 years experience providing mental health and addictions assessments and/or treatment, including provision of individual, group and family therapy required.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
* Current LCSW, LMFT, LMHC licensure preferred; LSW, LMHC-A, LMFT-A required.
* Current state licensure in addictions preferred (LAC, LCAC).