CNS Healthcare · 5 months ago
Mental/Behavioral Health Intake Analyst
CNS Healthcare is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing integrated mental and physical healthcare. They are seeking a Mental/Behavioral Health Intake Analyst to assist individuals seeking mental health and substance use services by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing necessary program orientation.
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Responsibilities
Ensure that the individual’s needs are identified and initially met through innovative and clinically effective methods
Provide program orientation and detailed information to new individuals
Complete all required admission paperwork: initial assessment and initial treatment planning as well as level of care assessment tools (LOCUS, CAFAS/PECFAS, DLA-20, etc.), NOMs and Substance Use Assessments
Assign newly admitted cases to the various levels of care and notify Team Supervisor of assignment
Participate in discharge planning with hospitals as needed
Coordinate efforts with local law enforcement agencies, jail systems, hospitals, Common Ground, and other external agencies to provide services for individuals who may be candidates for mental health services or jail diversion
Act as a hospital liaison with contracted hospitals for transitioning of individuals from inpatient settings to CNS Healthcare
Work with other provider agencies in addressing the needs of individuals preparing to transition from various systems to the outpatient adult system
Engage individuals into treatments that are frequently hospitalized, and those that continue to refuse treatment
Utilize formal and informal assessment practices in order to respond to the needs, desires and interests of individuals
Participate in outreach activities that target community agencies and facilities such as jails, shelters for homeless, hospitals, etc
Perform intake office coverage duties as assigned
Use motivational interviewing strategies to engage and provide service to individuals
Utilize a trauma-informed approach to deliver services
Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy
Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations
Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff
Participate in and promote departmental and agency quality improvement initiatives
Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences
Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
State licensure: 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), Temporary Limited-License Psychologist (TLLP), OR Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP)
At least 3 years of full-time experience in the human services field
Valid and unrestricted Michigan Driver's License
Reliable transportation and current proof of auto insurance
Working knowledge and understanding of mental illness, medications used in treating psychiatric disorders, and knowledge and experience with other interventions used to treat psychiatric disorders
Working Knowledge of Person Centered Planning and clinical compliance practices
Working knowledge of conflict resolution and crisis intervention
Working knowledge of legal issues and civil rights applicable to providers of mental health services; such as commitment laws and procedures, duty to warn, duty to protect, guardianship, conservatorship, payee, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Mental Health Code
Proficient with computers and Microsoft office products
Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
Ability to work closely with persons with mental or physical limitations
Ability to understand and value cultural and ethnic differences, their alternatives perspectives, lifestyles, etc
Ability to write clear, concise reports and the ability to formulate and implement an effective treatment plan
Ability to work collaboratively and build positive working relationships
Ability to recognize the importance of collecting and reporting on outcome data
Ability to apply methods for measuring the multiple variables of treatment outcome
Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously
Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
Advanced time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department
Preferred
Prior experience in a community mental health setting
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance options
Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually
16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more