Behavioral Health Clinician

PMHCC Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

16h•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts clinical and psychosocial evaluations of consumers at the request of the County Office of Mental Health or designee. Functions as leader or co-leader in trauma recovery training and educational groups.

Requirements

Excellent clinical, interviewing, assessment/evaluation skills
Thorough knowledge of the DSM-IV, initial status exam and multi-axial diagnostic system
Knowledge of medical necessity criteria and the Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria
Knowledge/capability to learn and execute trauma focused training
Thorough knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Excellent writing ability
Driver license and use of personal car

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of community-based resources in Philadelphia

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments with the referring individual to interview consumers.
Advise which materials must be included in the referral packet.
Interview the consumer, including a mini-mental status exam, as appropriate.
Consult with available members of the treatment team.
Assure that all required forms are completed properly and included in the referral packet.
Initiate all contacts necessary to formulate a clinical opinion of the consumer’s need for extended hospitalization, including family members, case management and/or residential staff, etc.
Review all related documentation and prepare the assessment.
Prepare and distribute packets for extended care recommendations, including copying and delivery to EAC units, when necessary.
Maintain communication with the referral staff as may be necessary to assure appropriate disposition of the referral.
Review mental status and response to treatment each week with the referring clinical team members.
Prepare a written summary in format provided, re-assess as indicated to determine the need for continued inpatient care.
Participate in staff meetings and case conferences as needed.
Formulate a short-term transitional treatment plan, including monitoring of the discharge plan for consumers in EAC and documentation of discharge process.
Conduct case monitoring of all consumers on the EAC waiting list, including clinical oversight of treatment provision, attention to medical and residential needs, and advocacy.
Prepare written reports as requested.
Perform as leader or co-leader in trauma recovery focused training and educational groups.