Licensed Clinician - Older Adult Services (OAS)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

12d

About The Position

The Licensed Clinician in Older Adult Services at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center provides individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices (EBPs), including practices related to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification. The clinician manages a client caseload, identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative, and case management needs and engaging other team members as appropriate. The role applies the Recovery Model, motivational interviewing, and person-centered, strengths-based care. It also includes clinical documentation, treatment planning, crisis response, care coordination, advocacy, and support for less experienced staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral health or human services that meets Indiana licensure requirements for LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
Active, unencumbered Indiana clinical license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
Valid Indiana driver’s license that meets Eskenazi Health driving policy requirements.
Advanced understanding of evidence-based practices and ability to implement them to Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center standards.
Understanding of and ability to implement a strengths-based community treatment model.
Strong interpersonal skills and clear, concise written and verbal communication.
Knowledge of psychiatric and addiction diagnoses and their effects on behavior and life domains.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses, and side effects.
Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to use developmentally appropriate communication skills.
Ability to interpret and apply complex directives, information, and regulations.
Crisis intervention skills.
Leadership and team-building ability.

Responsibilities

Use the Recovery Model, AIDET, and the spirit of motivational interviewing in client care.
Follow CCBHC regulatory requirements for client treatment, including crisis prevention and safety planning.
Deliver evidence-based treatment to the fidelity of the applicable therapeutic interventions and treatment models, using advanced certifications and skills.
Prepare clinical treatment plans and complete biopsychosocial evaluations, integrating team input and developing diagnostic summaries in consultation with clients, families, and the treatment team.
Manage a caseload by identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative, and case management needs; coordinate with team members; provide case management as indicated; monitor client progress; and document care.
Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions using EBPs relevant to CCBHC certification.
Evaluate and update treatment plans according to applicable guidelines, consulting with clients, families, and the treatment team.
Provide care coordination and skills training and development in group or individual settings when supported by medical necessity and the person-centered treatment plan.
Provide crisis management and emergency interventions, including CPR and approved area-specific crisis intervention techniques.
Report client successes, challenges, progress, barriers, and changes in level of care to the treatment team during staffing.
Advocate for clients’ access to needed services and develop community relationships and resources.
Provide services at the appropriate time, place, and frequency based on client need.
Complete documentation and billing accurately and on time, applying service and billing procedures to client needs.
Serve as a clinical resource for less experienced staff.
Maintain a safe environment by assessing the milieu or appointment setting and intervening as indicated by the person-centered treatment plan or nursing or physician orders.
Identify high-risk symptoms or circumstances that may lead to harm to self or others and consult appropriate higher-level clinical staff.
Continuously evaluate clients’ mental status and report progress to the team and treating psychiatrist.
Identify community resources and assist clients in accessing them.
Meet agency continuing-education requirements.