LMSW Intake Therapist - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Intake Therapist (Adult Behavioral Health)

Location: Southgate, MI 48195
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Shift: Evenings (Mon–Thu 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Fri 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; occasional Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Compensation: $29.47 – $39.88/hour (Full License rate)

Position Summary:

The LMSW Intake Therapist provides behavioral health intake, assessment, and initial treatment planning services for adult and pediatric populations in an outpatient behavioral health urgent care setting. The role focuses on crisis assessment, service linkage, and collaborative care planning to support individuals and families in need of mental health services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments to identify client needs and service preferences
• Gather and evaluate information from clients, families, and medical records
• Develop safety plans based on clinical assessments when required
• Initiate person-centered treatment planning and care coordination
• Provide information on available behavioral health services and supports
• Facilitate referrals for psychological testing and specialized services
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques during assessments
• Document all clinical interactions and service activities within required timelines
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and case consultations
• Maintain productivity standards and complete required documentation
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethics, and state licensure requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Active State of Michigan full licensure (LMSW, LLP, or LPC)
• Minimum 1 year post-master’s experience in mental health treatment
• Experience working with adults, children, and individuals with severe mental illness
• Minimum 1 year experience with minors and family systems
• Strong understanding of crisis intervention (highly preferred)
• Eligibility to obtain QMHP, CMHP, and QIDP credentials within 120 days of hire
• CAADC credential or active MCBAP certification plan (within 6 weeks of hire)
• Must not require visa sponsorship

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and intake interviewing skills
• Ability to build therapeutic rapport with diverse populations
• Experience in crisis evaluation and safety planning
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Cultural competency and nonjudgmental clinical approach
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced behavioral health setting
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

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Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.