Clinician I

Behavioral Health Services•Pomona, CA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Clinician I assesses and diagnoses clients, determines appropriate services and levels of care using required tools, participates in care-plan development, and provides clinical services as needed. The clinician may carry a caseload and conduct individual or group sessions, including family education groups. Assignments may be within substance use disorder (SUD), Department of Mental Health (DMH), or residential programs, and specific qualifications and duties may vary by assignment. The role includes documenting assessments, diagnoses, care plans, progress notes, and other client information within required time frames; consulting with staff and multidisciplinary treatment teams; coordinating referrals and care with community partners; and responding to crises within scope of practice. Residential assignments may include monitoring withdrawal-management clients and observing medication self-administration. The clinician also supports staff and intern orientation and training, participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, confidentiality, and professional standards. The position requires a master's degree in a behavioral health field and current, active California BBS registration as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC. The employee must obtain an NPI number, EMR enrollment, and required credentialing within 30 days of employment. Required computer-program competency must be demonstrated upon hire or developed within 90 days. A valid California driver's license and liability insurance are required when driving a personal or company vehicle on agency business. Annual TB completion and good standing are also required. Bilingual abilities may be required for certain programs.

Requirements

Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
Current and active California BBS registration as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
Obtain an NPI number, EMR system enrollment, and credentialing requirements within 30 days of employment.
Ability to operate required computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping, and electronic learning management systems, upon hire or demonstrate competency developed within 90 days of employment.
Valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving a personal or company vehicle on BHS business.
Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.
Ability to sit at a desk, use a keyboard, write, perform other job duties, and move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Complete annual TB requirements and maintain good standing.
Demonstrate evidence-based practices and evaluation, care coordination, and treatment skills.
For SUD program assignments, demonstrate knowledge and practice of the 12 core competencies for SUD counselors and/or the BBS scope of practice, mandated core education, and clinical standards.
For DMH program assignments, demonstrate knowledge of DMH policies and procedures, BBS scope of practice, mandated core education, and clinical standards, and train to these standards.
Recognize behavioral health symptoms and develop knowledge of appropriate treatment.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external providers to coordinate integrated services.
Recognize and respond appropriately to crises within scope of practice, including overdose, behavioral challenges, contraband protocols, and emergency codes.
Screen for and/or assess acute intoxication and withdrawal symptoms within scope of practice.
Recognize personal biases and maintain cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
Demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making, including recognizing when supervision or consultation is needed.
Present client history and behavioral impressions for further review.
Protect clients' rights and advocate for clients.
Assess client status, make accurate diagnoses, and develop care plans.
Adhere to professional standards.
Bilingual abilities may be required in certain BHS programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, identify diagnoses, determine appropriate services and levels of care, and develop care plans within required time frames.
Provide guidance, consultation, and approval regarding assessments, diagnoses, care plans, and progress notes.
Maintain detailed client documentation within required time frames and use required note structures.
Provide clinical input as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and consult with staff about client cases and medication issues.
Provide clinical services as needed; may carry a caseload and conduct individual or group sessions, including family education groups.
Meet and maintain agency productivity goals.
Make and monitor appropriate referrals and collaborate with external partners to coordinate care.
Support the orientation and training of staff and interns; provide education, consultation, and in-service training as appropriate.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, peer review, quality assurance, safety programming, treatment team meetings, case conferences, program planning, committees, and assigned meetings and trainings.
Serve as a liaison with community agencies, school personnel, parents, and other programs and services; evaluate community health needs, advocate for clients, and educate others about client needs.
Make presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.
Report and document observed changes in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents.
In residential programs, conduct rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours for withdrawal-management clients and document withdrawal symptoms.
In residential programs, observe and document clients' self-administration of medications.
Respond safely and within scope of practice to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose, and acute intoxication, including administering anti-overdose medication as needed.
Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety and maintain facility health and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and CARF.
Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and applicable regulations, perform duties accordingly, and represent BHS professionally.
Maintain professional boundaries and standards, treat clients with respect and concern, and comply with confidentiality requirements.
Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.
When required, conduct field-based services, including using a personal vehicle to meet with or transport clients and collaterals in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.