Senior Clinician

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority•Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

This is a responsible position in clinical services/supervision and quality assurance activities. The Senior Clinician will provide individual and group supervision to staff, conduct treatment plan reviews, and perform administrative reviews of clinical records. This role also involves tasks related to Quality Assurance and quality improvement processes, including internal investigations. Additionally, the Senior Clinician will offer consultation services in program planning and development, approve treatment plans, and function as a therapist assessing and treating individuals and groups with mental disorders. The position requires completing client record reports and agency paperwork, and may involve community services and consultation work. Clinical training and support to direct care staff are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Considerable experience in providing a broad range of clinical services to persons suffering from mental illness.
Extensive knowledge of serious mental illness, principles of counseling and extensive knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, its use and clinical application.
Extensive knowledge of the ADMH Administrative Code for Mental Illness Community Programs.
Extensive knowledge of the Medicaid Provider’s Manual, Chapters 105 and 106.
Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications concerning their use, misuse, desirable and undesirable effects.
Knowledge and ability in the use of research techniques for the purpose of program/record evaluation.
Ability to make clear and pertinent statements both orally and written.
Ability to work cooperatively with consumers and staff.
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar’s auto insurance carrier.
Must maintain at least liability coverage on personal vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Progressive, responsible positions in a mental health setting with administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group supervision to staff as assigned.
Conduct treatment plan reviews of clinical records.
Conduct administrative reviews of clinical records.
Perform tasks assigned related to Quality Assurance and quality improvement process to include internal investigations.
Provide consultation services in the areas of program planning and development.
Approve treatment plans and revisions of treatment plans/services plans as assigned.
Perform the function of a therapist to include assessing and treating individuals and groups who have mental disorders and their families through direct services, supervision of treatment programs, and staff supervision.
Complete reports required for client records as well as all forms and paperwork required by the Agency.
Periodically engage in community services and consultation work with other groups and agencies.
Provide clinical training and support to direct care staff.
Other duties as assigned.