Intake Specialist - Hospital Diversion
SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Intake Specialist - Hospital Diversion
Pay Range: $64,736.53 - $80,701.57 annually
$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor III (Centralized Access and Intake Unit), provides access, intake and crisis response for adults and children with Mental Illness, Emotional Disturbance, Developmental Disability and Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders. Provides urgent assessments and interventions with the goal of diverting hospitalization when appropriate. Completes intake assessments in order to determine if a consumer is eligible for services. Works with Care Management to facilitate consumer assignment to treatment team that best meets the needs of the consumer. Will provide short term clinical interventions with a goal of stabilization either in the office and/or community. Works as a member of multi-departmental group with Preadmission Screening, Care Management and State Facility and Forensic Intensive Case Management units with shared performance goals related to access, customer satisfaction and risk management. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school.
Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.
A limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), limited licensed marriage and family therapist (LLMFT), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), limited licensed psychologist (LLP) and licensed psychologist (LP). Must have or obtain a certification in substance abuse treatment specialist area.
Experience:
Has a thorough knowledge of mental health service options within and outside the community mental health system. Professional clinical experience working with adults and children with serious mental health disorders. Experience completing a thorough assessment including an assessment of risk to self and others. Experience developing plans based on a thorough assessment including safety plans when warranted. A minimum of two (2) year post degree experience in the human service field is expected.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of community mental health system and resources available within the Saginaw Countify is required.
Must have the demonstrated ability to present in a professional manner as well as the ability to work effectively with professionals from different organizations in the best interest of the consumer and the organization.
Must have ability to work well with individuals of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to embrace and practice the concepts associated with recovery.
Ability to engage with consumers and the public in a welcoming and engaging manner.
Understanding of the philosophy that all person should receive services in the lest restrictive setting.
Ability to develop plans utilizing a person/family centered process.
Ability to remain calm in urgent situations.
Ability to plan, organize, and complete work in timely fashion.
Ability to be flexible and creative in plan development.
Ability to achieve CAFAS reliability.
Computer skills which are adequate to perform all work in an electronic medical record and to communicate regularly through the use of email.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to accept and implement constructive supervision.
