Clinician I/II Licensed or Unlicensed

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Long Beach, CA

4d•$32 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing clinical services to clients, including assessment, diagnosis, care plan development, and direct therapy. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, community agencies, and external partners to ensure comprehensive client care. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed documentation, responding to crises, and adhering to regulatory standards. The position is part-time with a day shift and offers various benefits.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavioral health field with current/active AMFT, ACSW, or APCC registration with California BBS.
Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment, and credentialing requirements within 30 days of employment.
Ability to operate required computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping system, electronic learning management system, upon hire or demonstrated competency developed within 90 days of employment.
Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving a personal or company vehicle on BHS business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for the performance of job duties.
Able to sit at a desk, use a keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Complete annual TB and maintain good standing.
Master's degree in related field, MFT or MSW, licensed waivered. (BBS registered)
Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment within 30 days of employment.
Must possess knowledge of: Principles and practices of community behavioral treatment, including interviewing, assessment, individual, family and group counseling.
General psychiatric emergency intervention, diagnosis, and brief and long-term therapy methods.
Principles of adult and child psychology.
Laws and regulations related to; Title 22, 42CFR, clients’ rights, voluntary or involuntary treatment and commitment for treatment, including criteria for commitment.
Community resources and agencies providing support services for the mentally ill and/or persons with co-occurring disorders.
Medical record-keeping and documentation including client charting.
Medi-Cal regulations and documentation for medical necessity.
Must possess a current registration to practice as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, or a Marriage, Family and Child Intern in the State of California. (BBS registered)
Must have at least 2 years’ experience providing clinician experience.
Must possess knowledge of: Principles and practices of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, individual, family and group counseling.
General psychiatric emergency intervention, diagnosis and brief and long‑term therapy methods.
Laws and regulations related to clients’ rights, voluntary or involuntary treatment and commitment for treatment, including criteria for commitment.
Community resources and agencies providing support services for the mentally ill and/or persons with co-occurring disorders.
Medical record‑keeping and documentation including client charting.
Medi‑Cal regulations and documentation for medical necessity.
Minimum of master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Professional Clinical Counseling.
Current/active license in one of the aforementioned fields in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
2 years post-licensure and have completed all requirements to provide clinical supervision per BBS.
Ability to operate required computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping system, electronic learning management system, upon hire or demonstrated competency developed within 90 days of employment.
Masters degree in related field, MFT or MSW licensed waivered. (BBS registered)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
Develop computer skills adequate to perform job duties within 90 days of employment.
Bi-cultural, bi-lingual (specify _______________)
Experience with special populations (specify: ___________________)

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments, identify an appropriate diagnosis, and develop care plans within the required time frames.
Provide guidance, consultation and approval of their assessments, diagnoses, care plans, and progress notes.
Maintain detailed client documentation within required time frames.
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended treatment plans.
Consults with staff to review client cases and medication issues.
Demonstrates knowledge and competency in substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment.
Must be sensitive and responsive to cultural differences among the agency's client population.
May carry a caseload and conduct individual/group sessions including family education groups.
Regularly meet and maintain the agencies' expected productivity goals.
Make and monitor appropriate referrals when necessary.
Support the orientation and training of staff and interns.
Actively participates in continuous quality improvement efforts and peer review functions.
Consults with, and serves as, a liaison with community agencies, school personnel, parents, and other programs and services to evaluate community health needs and services; advocates and educates on the needs of specific clients.
Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.
Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents.
If assigned to residential programs, make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.
If assigned to residential programs, observe and document client self- administration of medications.
Respond to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose (including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed), or acute intoxication safely and within scope of practice.
Make and monitor appropriate referrals when necessary.
Participate in and/or facilitate treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.
Collaborate with external partners, including public health clinics and community-based organizations, to coordinate care.
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and peer review functions.
Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and CARF.
Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly and represent BHS professionally in all contacts.
Maintain professional boundaries and standards; treat clients with respect, care, and concern; comply with confidentiality requirements at all times; and maintain health and safety standards of the facility.
Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.
Attend meetings and trainings and participate in committees as assigned.
May be required to conduct field-based services, including use of a personal vehicle to meet with and/or transport clients and collaterals in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete all intake documentation to include required LA County DMH forms (i.e., consent for treatment, patients’ rights, ROI’s, transfer of coordination if applicable, payer financial information etc.).
Performs culturally competent comprehensive DMH assessment, identify appropriate diagnoses and develop client coordination care plans within the required time frame.
Maintain detailed client record documentation of caseload records; prepares intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews.
Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
Assures that outcomes are completed and submitted timely and accurately.
Provides transportation for clients as required.
Assess and re-assess client status and make accurate diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Manage time efficiently without supervision.
Ability to demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making, including the ability to recognize and seek out supervision and/or consultation when required.
Present client history and behavioral impressions for further review.
Prepare detailed case summaries and documentation and maintain accurate client records in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Provide education, consultation, and in-service training for staff.
Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacies for all clients.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, referral agencies, physicians, and the public.
Analyze crisis situations in a prompt and concise manner to facilitate appropriate treatment and referrals.
Ability to apply advanced clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and risk assessment techniques to ensure client safety and continuity of care.
Ability to manage time efficiently without supervision.
Ability to effectively document in required note structures (e.g., SOAP, GIRP, etc.)
Ability to recognize the symptoms and develop knowledge of appropriate treatment associated with behavioral health conditions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external providers to coordinate integrated services.
Ability to recognize personal biases when working with diverse populations and maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.
Ability to adhere to professional standards.
Provide clinical supervision and/or consultation to treatment team members as needed.