Access/Intake Specialist - Integrated Services of Kalamazoo : Job Details

Do you have a passion for providing clinical screening and utilization management to children entering the mental health system? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as an Access Specialist and make a difference in our community.What You Will Be DoingWorking as an Access Specialist you will bring your enthusiasm as a diversity minded professional. You will provide clinical screening and utilization management to children entering the ISK system. The successful candidate will provide mental health, co-occurring disorder, and substance abuse evaluations/screenings, managed care authorizations, and length of stay reviews.What We RequireA Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, and a minimum of three years' experience in the social work, mental health and/or substance abuse field with two of those years working in a clinical capacity with children/youth. CAADC is strongly preferred. Priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish. There is a preference to work 5 - 8-hour shifts (2:00 pm-10:00 pm) (Monday-Friday) accommodations can be made as well. You must also have one of the following Michigan Licensures: Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW). Limited licenses will also be considered.Who We AreIntegrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.Why Work For ISKBecause we make a difference in the lives of the individuals, we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!Come Join Us!Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforces. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusin.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:Physical Efforts - Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.Working Conditions - Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.