CNS Healthcare·Pontiac, Michigan
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and provide program orientation to new individuals seeking mental health and substance use services. Coordinate with hospitals, law enforcement, and external agencies to ensure timely transitions and appropriate levels of care.
We are seeking candidates who want to join our impact-driven organization and who share our passion for advancing integrated mental and physical healthcare and eliminating stigma by providing services to those affected by mental illness, substance use, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and emotional disorders.
Our Intake Analysts help new individuals seeking mental health and substance use services at CNS Healthcare. They embrace a trauma-informed approach, leverage motivational interview techniques, and conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine the appropriate level of care to help individuals seeking service receive timely and quality care. Our Intake Analyst team also provides program orientation and detailed information about services to new individuals.
Our ideal candidate demonstrates competency in performing initial case management services, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and support to new individuals. They maintain up-to-date 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, and the Mental Health Code.
The starting pay for this position is $57,600 - $74,400 for limited licensed candidates, and $61,850 - $80,150 annual salary for fully licensed candidates, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
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Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!
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.
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values! [https://www.cnshealthcare.org/mission/]
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy along with a valid state license. Candidates must have at least 3 years of full-time experience in human services and a valid Michigan Driver's License.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
