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2024-01-112024-08-01Employment Type:Full-Time Direct HireCategory:Counselor/TherapistJob Number: 5986
Job Description
We are assisting a growing behavioral health organization in its search for a full-time Enrollment and intake in St Louis, MO. Our client supports individuals leaving prison on their healing journey, allowing participants to lead joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.
As one of the first points of contact for potential participants, the Enrollment- Intake Therapist introduces individuals to life-changing services, guiding them through the enrollment process. Using standardized assessments, you’ll identify participant needs, diagnose, and set treatment goals. In this role, you’ll build a foundational relationship between the program and participants and maintain engagement during the transition to post-release programming.
Your role will involve:
Enrolling, diagnosing, and supporting participants:
Interviewing potential participants prior to release from prison
Assessing participants’ eligibility for the program and obtaining consent from participants for participation
Serving as a primary point of contact for incarcerated individuals, while maintaining a positive and professional presence
Administering assessments to inform diagnoses
Diagnosing participants and creating treatment plans aligned with their goals
Welcoming newly released participants to post-release programming and outreaching participants who have not yet arrived to the Center
Communicating with multi-disciplinary care team and external stakeholders:
Maintaining and updating records in electronic record system
When working within a correctional center, building strong, professional, positive relationships with prison staff and administration
Serving as the liaison between participants and post-release care team upon release
Participating in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meetings, and training sessions)
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Ability to resolve conflicts in crisis situations, redirect and set boundaries, and work with a diverse team
Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Flexibility and adaptability to work within correctional facilities
Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
Experience using DSM-5 and assessments to form a diagnosis and set goals and objectives for treatment
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions
Required education, licensure, and experience:
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, behavioral health, or related field
Independent clinical license
3-5 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, with equal focus on mental health and substance use treatment
Familiarity with and endorsement of 12 step program
Ability to pass DOC security clearance
Driver’s license
CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred.
The employer is offering an excellent salary and benefits package.
I enjoy the linking process - making good matches. My job is to listen to the needs of my clients and find the candidate who most closely matches what they are looking for.