Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake - Carson

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

48d•$75,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake provides timely, comprehensive, clinically sound, and client-centered behavioral health screening and assessment services for children, youth, adults, and families. The position conducts diagnostic assessments, evaluates risk and functional impairment, formulates diagnoses and case conceptualizations, determines medical necessity, and recommends the appropriate level of care and services.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or another related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Current California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD; or current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC, as applicable.
Valid California Driver's License, proof of automobile insurance, good driving record.
Must meet applicable requirements to provide Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services within professional scope of practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of ongoing clinical assessment, DSM diagnostic criteria, case conceptualization, treatment planning, psychotherapy, risk assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, mandated reporting, level-of-care determination, and care coordination.
Knowledge of or ability to learn LACDMH requirements, Medi-Cal documentation standards, Specialty Mental Health Services requirements, medical necessity standards, and behavioral health compliance requirements.
Knowledge of or ability to develop proficiency with LOCUS, IP-CANS, and other agency-designated assessment, level-of-care, and outcome measurement tools applicable to assigned populations and programs.
Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, family engagement, and culturally responsive services with children, youth, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a behavioral health, community mental health, assessment, diagnostic, or comparable clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently conducts timely, comprehensive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive clinical screenings and diagnostic assessments.
Applies current DSM diagnostic criteria and clinical theory to formulate supported diagnoses, differential diagnoses, and case conceptualizations.
Evaluates clinical need, functional impairment, strengths, preferences, risk, and other relevant factors to determine medical necessity and recommend the appropriate type, intensity, frequency, and level of behavioral health service.
Maintains an active Los Angeles County LPS designation and exercises designated authority in accordance with applicable law, county requirements, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Demonstrates sound knowledge of Masada programs, behavioral health levels of care, community resources, and other available services.
Communicates assessment findings, clinical recommendations, and required clinical information clearly and promptly to the receiving program or service.
Completes accurate, thorough, clinically appropriate, and timely documentation of screenings, assessments, diagnoses, risk evaluations, clinical formulations, recommendations, collateral contacts, referrals, and other required services.
Completes agency-required clinical assessment and clinical outcome measures accurately and within required timelines.
Meets productivity, scheduling, documentation, and performance expectations established for the position.
Provides services in office, clinic, home, school, community, field-based, telehealth, or other approved settings according to clinical need and assigned program requirements.
Establishes professional rapport with clients and caregivers and promotes meaningful participation throughout the assessment process.
Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value, individuality, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures of clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Collaborates effectively with Masada staff and departments, including Clinical Supervisors, Program Managers, psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, integrated care management, Quality Improvement, and other teams as appropriate.
Participates actively and punctually in individual and group supervision, case consultation, team meetings, case presentations, training, and other required clinical activities.
Demonstrates proficiency in the electronic health record and agency-approved clinical platforms, including Greenspace, Eleos, iDashboards, and designated assessment or outcome systems as applicable.
Participates in quality improvement, quality assurance, documentation review, utilization review, peer review, audit, and corrective action activities as assigned.
Performs all responsibilities within professional scope of practice and applicable ethical, legal, licensing, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
Demonstrates effective written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Completes required agency, clinical, regulatory, Evidence-Based Practice, outcome-measure, LPS, and program-specific training within established timeframes.
Supports and maintains a safe, hazard-free workplace and complies with agency safety policies, OSHA requirements, established safety procedures, and applicable workplace health and safety regulations.
Performs other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Program Manager, Director, or executive leadership.