LMFT) | CA Active Consulting

Benchmark Human Services•Los Angeles, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Licensed Behavioral and Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) for their California Active Consulting team in LA County, CA. This role involves providing direct services and support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or mental health diagnoses who are in crisis or at risk of inpatient placement, involvement with law enforcement, potential harm to themselves or others, or loss of residential/home placement due to severe behavioral and/or psychiatric related issues. Benchmark has been connecting people and potential since 1960, empowering individuals to live independently, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. They strive to be a workplace that honors unique experiences and perspectives, believing that diversity makes them stronger and more effective.

Requirements

Current California Licensure as LCSW/LPC/LMFT
Maintain professional license in good standing with applicable licensing board(s)
Valid BLS CPR and Basic First Aid certification
Crisis de-escalation verbal skills and physical management training certificate, i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
Two years’ experience providing case management services to individuals with IDD and/or Behavioral Heath diagnoses
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Must be computer literate

Nice To Haves

Fluent bilingual speaker in one or more of the following languages: (English/Spanish; English/Mandarin; English/Korean; English/Tagalog).
Two years’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with IDD and behavioral and mental health diagnoses
Experience working with individuals in crisis in community settings, i.e., residence, school, jobsite, etc.
Working knowledge of the California DDS, MHSD and Regional Centers service systems

Responsibilities

Provide clinical recommendations and training to participating providers, caregivers, family members and others involved in the individuals care and treatment.
Assist providers with development, implementation, and monitoring of Person-Centered Plans, Behavior Support Plans, Mental Health Treatment Plans and Crisis Safety Plans.
Provide individual and programmatic, best-practice recommendations and training to participating providers and assist providers with implementation of best-practice protocols through consultation and training.
Complete agency and individual assessments to guide subsequent clinical interventions.
Serve as a member of the Active Consulting Team.
Participate in provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis.
Establish formal and informal collaboration with provider agencies, payers, project and community stakeholders.
Establish and maintain record keeping functions; integration with EHR and other applicable data systems.
Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
Develop and implement safety plans as appropriate.
Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation in accordance with state rules and regulations and company policy.
Provide clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, interns and individuals requiring post graduate licensure per state statutes.
Develop content and deliver in-person or virtual training to IDD/BH providers and community members on best practice crisis prevention measures i.e. behavioral supports, proactive strategies, triggers, staff interventions, replacement behaviors, etc.