Clinician I/ II

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician I is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and identifying the appropriate level of patient care by conducting a comprehensive assessment and using tools required to determine appropriate services and level of care, participating in care plan development, and providing clinical services to clients as needed. The Clinician II has responsibility for a psychiatric caseload of adolescents, transitional age youth and/or adults. Both roles involve comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, care plan development, client documentation, participation in multidisciplinary treatment teams, consultation, and demonstrating knowledge of substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment. They must be sensitive to cultural differences and may carry a caseload, conduct individual/group sessions, and meet productivity goals. Responsibilities also include making referrals, supporting staff training, participating in quality improvement, liaising with community agencies, making presentations, reporting client changes, responding to crises, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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.
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.
Principles of adult and child psychology.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.

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.
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.
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.
Utilize the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for performing diagnoses.
Enter client notes within the required timeframe.