Clinician II

Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Program Director, the Clinician II has responsibility for a psychiatric caseload of adolescents, transitional age youth and/or adults.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a general listing of the job duties inherent in this position. The employee may also perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Complete all intake documentation to include required LA County DMH forms (i.e., consent for treatment, patients’ rights, ROI’s, transfer of coordination if applicable, payer financial information etc.).  
• Performs culturally competent comprehensive DMH assessment, identify appropriate diagnoses and develop client coordination care plans within the required time frame.
• Maintain detailed client record documentation of caseload records; prepares intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews.
• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
• Participates as member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended coordination plans. Consults with psychiatric staff to review client cases and medication issues.
• Assures that outcomes are completed and submitted timely and accurately.
• Participates as member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended coordination plans. Consults with psychiatric staff to review client cases and medication issues.
• Performs detailed client record documentation and maintains caseload records; prepares intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews.  
• Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.
• Provides transportation for clients as required.

• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in substance abuse and cooccurring disorder treatment.  Must be sensitive and responsive to cultural differences among the agency's client population.

Clinician II Competencies and Performance Expectations

All Clinician II’s are expected;

• Maintain a valid BBS registration to practice as ac ACSW or MFTI in the state of California.
• Assess client mental status and make accurate diagnosis and effective client care coordination plans.
• Analyze crisis situations in a prompt and concise manner to facilitate appropriate treatment and referrals.
• Conduct mental health education and training programs.
• Evaluate clients for medication referrals. Present client history and behavioral impressions to psychiatrist for further review.
• Prepare detailed case summaries and documentation and maintain accurate client records in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacy for the mentally ill.
• Coordinate emergency psychiatric support services efforts with appropriate county, community, school, hospital and other involved agencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, schools, referral agencies, physicians and the public.  
• Utilize the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for performing diagnoses.
• Regularly meet agency productivity goals.
• Enter client notes within the required timeframe.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Must possess a current registration to practice as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, or a Marriage, Family and Child Intern in the State of California. (BBS registered)

Must have at least 2 years’ experience providing clinician experience.

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance when driving personal vehicle on BHS business.

Must possess knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, individual, family and group counseling.

• General psychiatric emergency intervention, diagnosis and brief and longterm therapy methods.
• Principles of adult and child psychology.
• Laws and regulations related to clients’ rights, voluntary or involuntary treatment and commitment for treatment, including criteria for commitment.
• Community resources and agencies providing support services for the mentally ill and/or persons with cooccurring disorders.
• Medical recordkeeping and documentation including client charting.
• MediCal regulations and documentation for medical necessity.

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eyehand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.  Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.  Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications, which are not applicable:

_____ California Driver’s License

_____ Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage

_____  First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____  CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____ Develop computer skills adequate to perform job duties within 90 days of employment.

           Bicultural, bilingual (specify _______________)

           Experience with special populations (specify: ___________________)

_____ Other (specify):

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Salary : $29 - $37