DESCRIPTION:
Clinicians for New Growth Behavioral Health are responsible for providing ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual client needs. Clinicians are experienced professionals responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships through the agency, clients, and community. This position develops relationships between administrative staff, employees, and clients to provide quality work ethics and growth within agency staff and clients. In addition, this position is an assistance to the Compliance Director, Program Director, Crisis Manager and overall support to New Growth Behavioral Health general operations and program areas. This position interfaces regularly with CEO and Executive Operational Director.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepares written diagnostic assessments initial bio psychosocial assessment for appropriate diagnosis, assessing clients from multiple representatives, including family functions, psychological/emotional, social, academic, medical, behavioral, substance abuse, skills/abilities, strengths, barriers to economic self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others and utilizing various assessments instruments.
· Diagnoses, assesses, and implements effective interventions for clients to increase overall life satisfaction.
· Provides on-going evaluation and assessment to determine appropriateness of treatment course and adjusts as necessary to diagnosis, treatment approach and goals.
· Prepares, develops, and implements service and treatment plans based on clinical assessment and in conjunction with client and/or family, incorporating input from clients, involved service providers and wraparound team members, and clearly identifying problem areas and needs, strategies and service objectives. Reviews and assist in the finalization of signing of 6-month ISP’s.
· Provides feedback and guidance to staff in relation to therapeutic value of ISP strategies and interventions and collaborate with staff concerning ISP creation.
· Write pre-authorizations (Service Request Authorizations/SRA) and extended stay authorizations (Continued Stay Requests) and submit these documents on or before the due date.
· Responsible for oversight, preparation and maintenance of all case documentation as required by agency, and Medicaid and Insurance provider standards including daily therapy notes, treatment plan documentation, bio psychosocial assessments.
· Completes and ensures required clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner; Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports.
· Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
· Maintains and submits all pertinent billing information in a timely fashion.
· Maintains personal time records on cases for billing purposes.
· Ensures compliance with regulations set by governing bodies and maintain standards of care according to NGBH policies and procedures.
· Provides mental health treatment to individuals receiving services (services may include Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill-Building, Outpatient Therapy through individual and family therapy, behavior management, care coordination, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and skills training.
· Collaborates and coordinates with other involved service providers and professionals, such as attorneys, school personnel, social workers, probation counselors, referral source, and other treatment providers.
· Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
· Supports quality assurance programming.
· Attend staff meetings and trainings as required (supervision is provided weekly and trainings are at least monthly.
· Provides direct supervisions to QMHP staff, provides clinical feedback as needed.
Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENT:
· Knowledgeable and proficient in personal computer operations skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Ability to navigate through the world wide web / internet
· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
· Ability to form effective supervision relationship with subordinate staff
· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers, and clients
· Possess creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
· Awareness and understanding of client and community needs
· Great attention to detail, adaptable to frequent change, and compliant with regulatory and departmental guidelines and policies
· Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekend and evening work.
· Ability to acquire First Aid/CPR Certification and TOVA training
Must hold own professional malpractice insurance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
· Knowledge of mental disorders, their symptoms, treatment, and social implications in relation to target population.
· Knowledge of mental disorders, their symptoms, treatment, and social implications in relation to target population.
· Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework. Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health, and substance use).
· Knowledge of and ability to comply with state licensing, Medicaid, and other accreditation standards.
· Ability to work independently.
· Ability to work through telehealth or in office.
· Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
· Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to organize work effectively.
· Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements on a timely basis.
· Understanding of ethical practices, demonstrating strong individual relationships and interpersonal skills.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Ability to manage and multi-task.
· Ability to inspire, motivate, and teach/train others.
· Ability to apply counseling, evidence-based practices, and modalities to a full range of diverse individual populations.
· Ability to build rapport with clients.
· Ability to communicate both written and verbal information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
· Has a strong performance orientation and skillful strategic thinking.
· Establishes clear expectations and continuously measures performance.
· Ability to work through stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail is required. Maintains focus on priorities.
· Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.
· Knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
EDUCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
*Master’s Degree in a Counseling Related field (social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university).
* Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of Virginia; Licenses include LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- QMHP Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
