INTAKE ASSESSMENT CLINICIAN - HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

Do you have a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and a LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC? We have a new career opportunity for a Substance Use Disorders Intake Assessment Clinician, collaborating with our team in our Holland offices.

If you have experience working with Substance Use Disorders clientele, this integral member of our interdisciplinary team responds to all requests for substance use disorder services by completing intake, assessment, and determining the appropriate level of care. The Intake/Assessment Clinician works with internal and external partners to ensure referrals made to programs are quickly assessed and provide a welcoming initiation to Samaritas programs.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

This position has a pay range of $55,000 - $64,000 BASED ON APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment with some details listed below.

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Earned Sick Time
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

Contingent

• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

The Intake/Assessment Clinician responds to all requests for substance use disorder services by completing intake, assessment, and determining the appropriate level of care. The Intake/Assessment Clinician works with internal and external partners to ensure referrals made to programs are quickly assessed and provide a welcoming initiation to Samaritas programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Promptly responds to requests for services received.
2. Accurately completes intake documentation and gathers pertinent collateral information for each referral.
3. Follow-up with client and referral sources to ensure needs are met.
4. Conducting clinical interview/assessment, determining diagnosis based on the criteria outlined in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and clinical appropriateness for services.
5. Regularly obtain consultation to determine clinical appropriateness of potential clients.
6. Facilitate client admission into services by explaining level of care, program recommendations, and ensure understanding of upcoming service appointments.
7. As needed, make referrals for outside health providers, support groups, and/or social service agencies.
8. Seek and obtain pertinent information regarding the financial eligibility of potential clients, consulting with Administrative Coordinators, Program Supervisors, Financial Department, and Program Director, as necessary.
9. Complete timely documentation of appointments, clinical assessments, documentation, and contacts internally and externally.

Job Qualifications 

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification 

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Must have LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC
  
  Experience 

• Minimum of one year Substance Use Disorder SUD counseling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SUD documentation preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience working with (SUD) clientele preferred.
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic forms.
• Ability to work constructively with supervisor and staff.
• Ability to learn how to utilize technology through computer and phone apps.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with client, employee and organization information.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals.
• Ability to work constructively with staff and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context.
• Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to prepare letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Ability to manage multiple functions of a complex organization.  Strong organizational skills.

Additional Work Requirements

• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

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