COC Outpatient Clinician

WELLSPACE HEALTH•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you! We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve. As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care. To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines. The Clinician provides co-occurring counseling and treatment services, consistent with their scope of practice, to patients experiencing both mental health and substance use conditions. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial and ASAM assessments, facilitating interventions with patients and their significant others, collaborating with the SUD team, and maintaining accurate patient records. The Clinician also prepares discharge and referral summaries and participates in the review of ASAM assessments to determine medical necessity and appropriate level of care placement. Under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), the Clinician assists in confirming whether patients meet medical necessity criteria for treatment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field that meets the educational requirements for registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Minimum of two years’ experience providing counseling to individuals with Substance Use Disorders, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the role.
Demonstrated knowledge and training in substance use and related health issues (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis C) and recovery protocols.
Familiarity with the local treatment community and referral processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in general office computer functions, including word processing, email, and database software; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must be willing to successfully complete the credentialing process.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and treatment services to patients with substance use challenges, including addressing co-occurring mental and emotional conditions that impact relationships with significant others.
Review clinical assessments to determine medical necessity and document supporting evidence.
Review and sign treatment plans.
Provide supportive services to family members and significant others as needed for the patient’s care.
Manage an assigned caseload, including assessments, treatment planning, and discharge summaries.
Complete discharge and referral summaries for patients concluding treatment.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including progress notes and revised treatment plans as needed.
Deliver crisis intervention services.
Provide consultation, technical assistance, and direct psychosocial support services as appropriate.
Conduct educational presentations to share agency information and promote awareness of substance use and related topics.
Participate in patient review teams as applicable.
Train staff to recognize and respond to the relationship between personal and environmental factors.
Ensure compliance with audit standards and contractual regulations.
Offer referral information to patients and the public for services not provided by the agency.
Support the overall operation of agency programs through related duties as assigned.
Serve as a liaison with internal and external service providers as needed.
Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking, and social distancing.
Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Regionally competitive salary
Above average health benefits at reduced costs
Paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary retirement plan with organizational match and no vesting schedule requirement
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Flexible Spending Program
Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
Professional development hours offered annually