Intake Therapist - Child

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices.
• •Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
• •Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• •Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• •Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
• •Knowledge of MHWIN.
• •Knowledge of the LOCUS model.
• •Training in MichiCANs Assessment.
• •Knowledge of the clinical care process (screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and continuing care).
• •Knowledge of and ability to use screening and assessment tools for behavioral health services.
• •Knowledge of the continuum of care for all disability designations (SED, SMI, Co-Occurring Disorder).
• •Knowledge of Outpatient and Co-Occurring services.
• •Knowledge of the Open Access Model.
• •Knowledge of Integrated Care services for behavioral health patients.
• •Knowledge of Medical Necessity Criteria for Behavioral Health Services.
• •Knowledge of the Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR, Part 2.
• •Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing.
• •Knowledge of documents / regulations that govern the provision of mental health services, e.g., Medicaid Manual Mental Health and Substance Abuse Chapter III, State Plan for Medicaid, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Quality Plan, BBA requirements and the Mental Health Code.
• •Knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
• •Knowledge of crisis training and experience in de-escalation, i.e., suicide prevention, development of crisis plans, trauma informed care, etc.
• •Knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology and supportive treatment approaches.
• •Knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• •Knowledge of community mental health services and resources.
• •Knowledge of the DSM-IV Statistical Manual.
• •Assessment skills.
• •Evaluation skills.
• •Organizational skills.
• •Planning skills.
• •Report writing skills.
• •Problem Solving skills.
• •Decision Making skills.
• •Critical Thinking skills.
• •Interpersonal skills.
• •Communication skills.
• •Active Listening skills.
• •Adaptability skills.
• •Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
• •Teamwork Skills.
• •Ability to communicate orally.
• •Ability to communicate in writing.
• •Ability to work effectively with others.
• •Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• •Judgement/Reasoning ability.
• •A Master's Degree from a recognized college or university in the Human Services, the Social Services, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field.
• •Three (3) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting, preferred.
• •At least two (2) years of clinical experience working with children and/or youth preferred.
• •MichiCANs certification preferred, or must be willing to complete the training and become certified
• •Must be able to be credentialed with: QMHP and CMHP
• •A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD.
• •A valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and acceptable driving record.
• •Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• •DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• •Three (3) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting, preferred.
• •At least two (2) years of clinical experience working with children and/or youth preferred.
• •MichiCANs certification preferred, or must be willing to complete the training and become certified