Clinician I/II Licensed or Unlicensed

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$28 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing clinical services to clients, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy. The role requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining client records, and collaborating with community agencies. Specific duties and expectations vary slightly between unlicensed and licensed clinicians, with licensed clinicians also responsible for supervising unlicensed staff.

Requirements

Masters degree in related field, MFT or MSW licensed waivered. (BBS registered)
Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance when driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
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 license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience providing clinician experience.
Must possess and maintain a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.
Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

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

Performs culturally competent comprehensive assessments, identify an appropriate diagnoses and develop a treatment plan within the required time frame.
Provide guidance, consultation and approval of their assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and progress notes.
Maintain detailed client record documentation; progress notes and treatment reviews.
Participates as member of a multi‑disciplinary 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 goal.
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 needs of specific client.
Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.
Assess and re-assess client status and make accurate diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Analyze crisis situations in a prompt and concise manner to facilitate appropriate treatment and referrals.
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 trainings for staff.
Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacy for all clients.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, referral agencies, physicians and the public.
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.
Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
Assures that outcomes are completed and submitted timely and accurately.
Performs detailed client record documentation and maintains caseload records; prepares intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews.
Provides transportation for clients as required.
Maintain a valid BBS registration to practice as an ACSW or MFTI in the state of California.
Assess client mental status and make accurate diagnosis and effective client care coordination plans.
Conduct mental health education and training programs.
Evaluate clients for medication referrals.
Present client history and behavioral impressions to psychiatrist for further review.
Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacy for the mentally ill.
Coordinate emergency psychiatric support services efforts with appropriate county, community, school, hospital and other involved agencies.
Utilize the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for performing diagnoses.
Enter client notes within the required timeframe.
Supervise registered Clinicians, providing guidance, consultation and approval of their assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and progress notes.
Perform comprehensive American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment and/or an Initial Triage Assessments (ITA) and participate in treatment plan development.