Therapist I or II

Description

Therapist LPHA Position Description:

Pathway Society is looking for either a Therapist II or Therapist I.

The Therapist II (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts) is a licensed therapist providing direct-service treatment, education, and case management to Drug Medi-Cal beneficiaries; coordinates and ensures proper and efficient workflow processes are followed by clinicians; ensures treatment plans are completed in a timely fashion and created per numerous statutes and policies; works with the QI Manager and Director regarding quality initiatives and improvements; and facilitates client satisfaction at all levels of care. The Therapist II may also supervise the work of licensed therapists and certified counselors.

The Therapist I provides direct-service treatment, education, and case management to Drug Medi-Cal beneficiaries; coordinates and ensures proper and efficient workflow processes are followed by clinicians; ensures treatment plans are completed in a timely fashion and created per numerous statutes and policies; works with the QI Manager and Director regarding quality initiatives and improvements; and facilitates client satisfaction at all levels of care. A Therapist I may also supervise the work of certified counselors.   

Therapist LPHA Primary Responsibilities:

• Licensed therapists (LPHA) may conduct independent mental health and SUD assessments; create treatment plans; provide individual, family, group psychotherapy; and deliver AOD counseling
• May provide clinical supervision of licensed therapists, certified, and registered AOD counselors
• Licensed therapists may diagnose and establish medical necessity for DMC beneficiaries and sign treatment plans in accordance with DHCS regulations
• Facilitate weekly treatment, process, and education groups based on evidence-based curriculum and observe and assist therapists and AOD counselors in group settings
• Conduct mental health assessments, discharge plans, and exit interviews to support client step-up or -down to different modalities of care
• Write thorough and goal-oriented client treatments plans, assessments and notes in accordance with current state and county regulations and statutes, and Pathway Society policies and procedures
• Conduct peer-review of counselor treatment plans and timelines under the direction of the Director of Clinical Standards and collaboration with QI Manager
• Conduct group clinical education and supervision where assigned to do so
• Ensure that all beneficiary treatment plans, notes, and files are sufficiently maintained to not exceed five percent billing disallowances under DHCS, Drug Medi-Cal post services payment compliance audits
• Coordinate/link clients to resources in the community and inner-agency referrals to other modalities within the County’s managed plan (e.g. primary care, EPS, etc.)
• Efficiently deliver services to groups and individuals per caseload and productivity guidelines
• Maintain client files in the electronic health record system
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to: client confidentiality (HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2), incidence reporting, non-discrimination in the provision of services, risk management policy and Pathway Society policies and procedures
• Attend all assigned trainings, education and staff enrichment activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Therapist LPHA Qualifications:

• Possess a master’s degree in behavioral science or mental health and a license (LMFT, LPCC or LCSW) in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Minimum one year of behavioral health experience in mental health or SUD
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a team in a mission-driven, values-based organization
• Experience facilitating groups, conducting assessments and providing individual counseling with adult populations who suffer from the effects of substance use and mental health diagnosis
• Able to flex work schedule to accommodate client mental health emergencies if necessary
• Must be able to adhere to State Department of Healthcare Services regulations and statutes regarding strict timelines pertaining to beneficiary treatment services
• Familiarity with ASAM assessment (American Society of Addiction Medicine) preferred
• Knowledge and sensitivity of the needs of individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders; understanding of basic substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation techniques; and general knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work effectively with people possessing different value systems, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, gender identities and preferences, language capabilities, and emotional and cognitive disabilities
• Utilize tact and diplomacy; exercise good judgment and respond calmly in emergency situations; able to work within a program structure, monitor and support developmental growth and the recovery process
• Basic computer knowledge/skills and the ability to maintain electronic client records system
• Provide client services orientation with a professional demeanor, positive attitude and able to problem solve as needed
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the language spoken by clients
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification, annual TB test, and complete annual required trainings
• Must pass comprehensive background check and reference check: a valid driver license, current auto liability insurance and a clean driving record are preferred

Physical Requirements

• Climbing; ascending or descending stairs, ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Kneeling; bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching; bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching; extending hand (s) and arms above head in any direction.
• Hearing; perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Lifting; able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities and scheduled shift may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000