Job Description

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 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intake Hybrid Therapist to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) team of talented professionals.

This position comes with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

The Hybrid Intake Therapist is responsible to provide a welcoming experience and conduct a thorough and comprehensive assessment with adult, adolescent and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as well as co-occurring mental health and/or substance use, in an effort to determine service eligibility and accurately identify service needs and preferences. The Hybrid Intake Therapist will also use their work time to assist with completion of biopsychosocial assessments, carry a small caseload, and complete other services upon the direction of the Program Manager. Services are delivered primarily in the office setting on a scheduled or walk-in basis. On an infrequent basis there may be a need to complete services in the community. Full-time staff must work 37.5 hours per week, including a minimum of 4 hours per week after 5:00 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• 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 documented medical and treatment history, school IEP’s, 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, guardians and support coordinators 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, Self-Determination and current Medicaid Guidelines);
• Maintain a partial caseload and provide therapy services to assigned individuals and families
• Develop Safety Plans and/or crisis plans as circumstances require based on needs identified during the assessment process
• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans as needed
• Identify those consumers who require more extensive evaluation to identify their needs and preferences and facilitate referrals for psychological testing, therapy services including groups, etc. as needed;
• Participate in identified scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations and team meetings;
• Document all face-to-face service activity and phone contact pertaining to consumers;
• Assist with completing required documentation within the I/DD service community as needed
• Perform within acceptable standards of identified productivity for the position, consisting of intakes, assessments, client caseload and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Respond in writing to routine chart reviews and audits;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology, from an accredited college or university.
• Applicable licensure issued by the State of Michigan is also required TLLP, LLPC, or LLMSW as well as LLP, LPC or LMSW.
• Must be able to meet the criteria within 120 days of hire for Children’s Mental Health Professional, Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professional and have at least eight (8) months experience providing mental health treatment services to adults and/or children with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Additional experience providing services to those with mental illness preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record is required.
• Must have the ability to engage and develop therapeutic alliances with adult, adolescent and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families and supporters.
• Must be an expert in helping consumers identify their service needs and preferences, formulate diagnoses, complete biopsychosocial assessments, initial treatment plans, and establish services based on their treatment plans.
• Have the skill set to be able to determine eligibility for services as a person with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, per the federal guidelines.
• Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as co-occurring mental health and/or substance abuse/dependence, their families and providers.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.