Quality Assurance Coordinator/Therapist

OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Assists the QA Program in auditing charts and ensuring data is furnished to the appropriate channels in a timely manner. Ensures compliance of documentation with external funding certification agencies and Red Rock policies and procedures. Provide ongoing individual and group counseling to assigned population. Complete documentation requirements reflecting clinical necessity which meets program and agency standards. Interact regularly with other staff, including the Health Team, and treatment providers to assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, treatment planning, psycho-social assessments, client advocacy, prevention and education. Demonstrates competencies (or gaining competencies) in specific theoretical orientations, i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, etc. Completes required process for commercial insurance participation.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mental Health related filed and licensure (LADC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
Strong computer knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Work and other relevant programs
Self-starter and innovative thinker
Good written or oral communication skills
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
Quality improvement and chart review experience
Detail-oriented mindset
Ability to accurately attend to multiple tasks
Ability to coach and train colleagues for accuracy
Proficient in the use of technology to perform duties
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

Responsibilities

Follows guidelines and ensures compliance of clinical records for TXIX, ODMHSAS, CARF and other funding sources or regulatory agencies.
Reviews clinical records for funding source and accreditation standards and collaborates with staff to correct charts and educate on compliance requirements.
Holds office hours for staff and serves as a local resource for staff.
Provides hands on training for staff as needed.
Ensure clinical knowledge is current.
Works with QA Program Director to ensure QA Program Goals are being met.
Assists in data collection and ensures data is appropriately tracked and furnished to Data Analyst.
Attends staff meetings, workshops and seminars to learn agency policies, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in ongoing in-service training as well as pertinent external training.
Maintain knowledge of programmatic goals and objectives.
Continues to perform in their clinical role on site.
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
Completes intakes, develops treatment plans, determines clinical diagnosis and refers clients to appropriate resources internally or externally
Prepares, plans, facilitates, and implements direct care of consumers through groups and/or individual therapy
Participates in treatment team meetings providing information pertinent to welfare of consumer for supervision
Provides crisis assistance and consults with various third parties as deemed appropriate
Serves as a primary liaison to health part of core team and coordinates between all Health Team members as necessary
Coordinates input from all team members into the comprehensive treatment plan
Supervises students and other clinical support staff when required for attainment of programmatic goals
May provide training of specialized nature when required
Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
Maintains confidentiality and informs consumers of rights and obtains necessary authorization for obtaining and releasing information
Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
Seeks supervision as appropriate for safety of consumers and adherence to Policy and Procedures
Possesses experience working form specific theoretical orientation, i.e., CBT, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
Credentials or able to credential with private insurance panels and assists with the process in a timely manner
Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
Performs other duties as required