Clinical Coordinator - Intake

CLINICAL COORDINATOR INTAKE  ($5,000 Signing Bonus Offered)

Minimum Requirements:
Master’s in Social Work,  Michigan Master’s Level Social Worker (LMSW) credential AND one (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities. Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Masters Level Social Worker (LLMSW) credential. The employee with a Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.

OR

Master’s in Counseling, Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) AND one (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities. Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Counselor (LLC) credential. The employee with an LLC must take and pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE) within six (6) years of hire to retain employment.  The employee with an LLC must also make application for the LPC upon passing the NCE.

Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours. Ability to physically perform the tasks. Must maintain valid licensure to retain employment. Must obtain and maintain MDHHS qualifications as a Child Mental Health Professional.
 
Preferences:
Experience working with both adults and children with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Experience of at least one (1) year working with persons with developmental disabilities in a publicly funded Michigan Community Mental Health agency. 

Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.

Preference is that candidate is currently credentialed or eligible for credentialing through Michigan Certified Board for Addition Professionals (MCBAP) as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) or Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional-Diplomat (CCDP-D) within 6 months of hire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement:
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, conducts biopsychosocial and intake assessments and other clinical evaluations in the office and the community; communicates and consults with a variety of agencies regarding program issues, assesses clinical needs and makes recommendations for support service and treatment; performs professional therapeutic crisis intervention; may elect to provide short term evidence based therapy modalities; participates in and leads clinical team meetings for high risk cases; communicates and consults with staff from internal and external programs to assist with treatment recommendations; serves as a resource to staff; provides liaison, consultation and mental health education services for community agencies and resources persons; performs related work as required.