MENTAL HEALTH QUALITY ASSURANCE THERAPIST

Apis Services Inc•Claremont, CA

6d•$0 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a qualified Enhanced Mental Health Services Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Mental Health team. The EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist shall be responsible for the overall coordination of clinical day-to-day quality assurance operations of the Mental Health Services Program, including utilization review coordination and continuous quality improvement services. Other duties include but are not limited to: Become knowledgeable of rules and regulations governing the program and County contracts to ensure that Trinity meets treatment and documentation standards. Participate in all appropriate or required committees and meetings, including county QA (as scheduled). Perform Quality Assurance on Mental Health documentation and reporting/billing compliance. Ensure accuracy of billing and tracking information; accuracy and timely submission of County mandated data collection requirements. Collect and analyze data on clinical outcomes, service delivery, and compliance measures. Document QA review findings related to Mental Health standards and/or State laws, and report to Clinical Coordinator and Director of Mental Health Services. Assist with the approval and co-signing for assessments, treatment plans, and other documents as needed. Conduct training on clinical documentation standards and best practices for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records. Interface as needed with the Treatment Team including the Clinical Coordinator, other therapists, the Psychiatric and Nursing staff, and the Administrative Staff, informally as well as in Treatment Planning Conferences.

Requirements

A minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling or closely related field.
Clinical License (LMFT, LSCW, LPCC or Licensed Psychologist) required.
Sufficient experience and credentials to provide the state required clinical hours of supervision to Associate Therapists, required.
Must have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges, and families.
The EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist will be trained in CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hiring in the event that they do not have current certification.
Must have a special interest in working with youth and must fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
Writing, verbal skills, and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential.
Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older, able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check; Child Abuse Index check.
Must hold a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history, be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Department of Mental Health policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical day-to-day quality assurance operations of the Mental Health Services Program, including utilization review coordination and continuous quality improvement services.
Become knowledgeable of rules and regulations governing the program and County contracts to ensure that Trinity meets treatment and documentation standards.
Participate in all appropriate or required committees and meetings, including county QA (as scheduled).
Perform Quality Assurance on Mental Health documentation and reporting/billing compliance.
Ensure accuracy of billing and tracking information; accuracy and timely submission of County mandated data collection requirements.
Collect and analyze data on clinical outcomes, service delivery, and compliance measures.
Document QA review findings related to Mental Health standards and/or State laws, and report to Clinical Coordinator and Director of Mental Health Services.
Assist with the approval and co-signing for assessments, treatment plans, and other documents as needed.
Conduct training on clinical documentation standards and best practices for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records.
Interface as needed with the Treatment Team including the Clinical Coordinator, other therapists, the Psychiatric and Nursing staff, and the Administrative Staff, informally as well as in Treatment Planning Conferences.