Clinician - Residential Programs

Description

Position Summary:  Within the THRIVE Residential programs: Forensic Residential, Community Residential Rehabilitation Level III, and Housing Support Program, this position will support program staff by performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. On an as needed basis, they will provide counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. This position will provide clinical oversight and support under the direction of the THRIVE Residential Programs Manager.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

This position will provide clinical support across THRIVE Residential and homeless support programs to complement effective service delivery among direct service program staff within existing service interventions.  Specifically, this position will be involved with daily service delivery associated with the Forensic Residential, Community Residential Rehabilitation Level III, and Housing Support Program.  The activities listed below may be included within the scope of the clinician’s day to day responsibilities.

• Performs job responsibilities with supervision
  • Performs or directs screening of patients/clients/consumers seeking services.
  • Determines appropriate services and alternate plans of care within an established time frame.
  • Performs or directs the intake process ensuring patient's/client's/consumer's information (medical, psychological, and financial) is assembled accurately to process applications.

• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
  • Communicates accurately and clearly to the patient/client/consumer and his/her family members/significant others the identified treatment goals.
  • Monitors patient's/client's/consumer's progress through interviews, discussion with team members, chart reviews or other methods.
  • Accurately conveys progress information to family members/significant others as appropriate.
  • Writes concise, accurate, clear progress notes in the patient's/client's/consumer's chart as required by policy.

• Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis
  • Develops and maintains a network of community contacts.
  • Participates in strategy or review sessions, committees, and task force work to facilitate linkages and communication.
  • Represents the facility in planned community meetings.
  • Participates in meetings pertaining to case management, case collaboration and discharge planning providing appropriate patient/consumer information.
  • Arranges and/or provides follow-up appointment at patient's/consumer's local mental health or mental retardation centers prior to discharge.
  • Makes referrals to appropriate agencies for support services prior to date of discharge.

• Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
  • Provides patient/family education sessions at time of admission, during hospitalization as needed and at time of discharge according to established guidelines.
  • Develops and presents educational programs on social work topics to employees, social work students, community groups, care providers or others as requested.

• Identifies environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
  • Interviews applicants or employees to fill vacancies or promotional positions according to applicable laws, rules, and policies.
  • Selects or promotes the appropriate number of individuals who possess the skills needed to perform the required work.
  • Identifies training needs and ensures that necessary job-related instruction is provided to staff.
  • Discusses potential grievance-related concerns with employees to identify options or resolve issues prior to the formal filing of a grievance.
  • Advises employees of established grievance procedures.
  • Recommends or initiates disciplinary actions according to applicable rules and polices.

• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
  • Appropriately interprets, implements, and enforces compliance with policy/procedure and safety regulations.
  • Reviews staff's treatment assessments and recommendations for appropriateness and provides input as needed.
  • Reviews treatment documentation for accuracy and conformity in accordance with established agency guidelines.
  • Intervenes as necessary in cases assigned to direct program staff as necessary to ensure patients/clients/consumers receive treatment according to accepted clinical standards.
  • Provides timely and effective clinical feedback to program staff.
  • Models effective counseling and crisis management techniques for program staff.

• Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client
  • Develops or directs residential/community site resources for patient/consumer placements.
  • Performs or directs recruitment, selection and assessment of potential residential/community care home providers as needed for employment.
  • Conducts consultation meetings with providers as necessary.
  • Meets with appropriate parties to resolve problematic issues/concerns.
  • Appropriately assesses knowledge and skill level of care providers by observing interactions between patients/consumers and care providers and individual interviews.
  • Develops and implements program policies and procedures as needed.
  • Thoroughly conducts or delegates the assessment of programs; provides feedback and recommendations based on findings and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Monitors existing operated and contracted sites in accordance with established guidelines. May procure or develop new sites based upon identified consumer population needs.
• Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services
  • Performs initial behavioral health assessments for newly enrolled program participants as appropriate and when needed
  • Records and tracks enrollment and discharge rates for program enrollees to ensure timely and consistent assessments on file.
  • Provide support and guidance for the client treatment plan update process and monitoring program authorizations to ensure compliance with program standards and guidelines.
• Support case management services related to identified treatment needs
  • Monitors expenditures and accurately prepares budgetary proposals.
  • Promptly identifies and responds appropriately to correct or minimize cost overruns.
  • Periodically evaluates program equipment, materials, and furniture to determine replacement costs for inclusion in budgetary figures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  Masters level degree in Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic licensing program and on track for full licensure.

Preferred Qualifications: Has achieved full licensure in clinical social work or professional counseling.  Can demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience working within a behavioral health field of service.

Salary : $80,000 - $600,000