Clinical Lead

Program: Georgia Housing Support Program

Position: Clinical Lead, LCSW, LPC

Reports to: Program Director

Starting Salary: $65,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

This is a hybrid remote position consisting of 75% remote work from home and 25% onsite in person.

The Clinical Lead is responsible for conducting behavioral health assessments to include timely and accurate clinical documentation, participation in the interdisciplinary team meetings, auditing records for clinical integrity, conducting training on clinical content for staff, and completing all administrative tasks necessary for successful billing of services.

The position requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia with experience administering behavioral health assessments and billing for Georgia Medicaid. Must possess a valid GA driver’s license and continually meet the requirements for VOASE’s vehicle insurance company.

• Conduct Behavioral Health Assessments for those enrolled in the Housing Support Program.

• Request authorizations for services for the Housing Support Program.

• Manage claims for reimbursement of Housing Support to mitigate any denials.

• Provide referrals to local agencies to address needs presented in the assessment.

• Evaluate individual’s treatment plans; provide counseling and referrals to community resources and programs; assist individuals with skills to achieve recovery.

• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the individual’s progress, services provided, or other required information.

• Intervene as an advocate for individuals to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Intervene in crisis situations to assist veterans.

• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers. Participate in case conferences or staff meetings and collaborate with other professionals to assess veteran’s needs.

• Participate in networking opportunities to enhance our resources for referring individuals to care in the community.

• Complete and maintain documentation in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

• Schedule and conduct screening, orientation, intake (and/or referral) services for new individuals. Assure that all applicable documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Coordinate services with referral agencies to assist individuals what have specific (treatment) needs not addressed by the program.

• Establish (in cooperation with the multidisciplinary team) the treatment plan to include maintaining the treatment plan grid in the EHR.

• Report any special need, ineligibility for Housing Support services, and emergency that may arise to the Program Director.

• Coordinate/cooperate with the Program Director to assure that maintenance of complete and accurate individuals records are in compliance with DBHDD and CARF standards and guidelines.

• Participate in chart auditing and curriculum development for staff with the assistance of the Program Director.

• Assist Housing Support Supervisors in clinical documentation training for staff who require additional guidance.

• Maintain Certification and participate in on-going training.

• Duties as assigned.

• Individuals are provided appropriate, quality, and documented services.

• Case records and assessments are documented, accurate and timely.

• Reports are complete, accurate and timely.

• Program maintains compliance with regulatory and funding agencies.

• Well-managed program.

• Positive public image.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

American with Disabilities Specifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust or focus.