Access Screener — Clinical (Primary Substance Use Disorder)

Job overview

The Access Screener — Clinical (Primary Substance Use Disorder) role is hybrid, with work performed primarily in an office environment in Pontiac, MI. Pay is $56,165–$70,206 per year. The role supports Oakland Community Health Network’s access to public behavioral health services in Oakland County. The screener welcomes people seeking services, assesses eligibility and level of care, and connects eligible or ineligible individuals with appropriate providers and community resources. Accurate screening, referrals, and coordination help people navigate behavioral health and substance use services.

What you'll do

• Welcome individuals seeking support
• complete timely eligibility screenings
• determine Medicaid specialty-service eligibility and appropriate level of care using clinical tools
• provide provisional diagnoses when appropriate
• complete documentation
• coordinate autism-benefit referrals with clinicians when appropriate
• schedule intake appointments
• complete second-opinion determinations
• explain provider and service choices
• share community resources
• coordinate with crisis providers when needed
• collaborate with internal and external providers
• collect required data
• apply wait-list procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

access screener

clinical

primary substance use disorder

full-time

hybrid

pontiac mi

oakland community health network

behavioral health

eligibility screening

substance use services

community referrals

$56,165–$70,206/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a mental health field and a valid listed clinical license; Spanish bilingual ability is desirable. Hybrid onsite/remote work is available.

About the employer

Oakland Community Health Network is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.