Licensed Clinician I

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: American Recovery Center - Pomona, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $40.34 - $48.41Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Sick Time
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation Time
• Clinician Sign On & Retention Bonus

Statement of Purpose:

Under general supervision of the Program Director, the Clinician has the responsibility of assessing, diagnosing and identifying the appropriate level of patient care by conducting a comprehensive assessment and tools required to determine appropriate services and level of care, participate in care plan development, and provide clinical services to clients as needed.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, identify an appropriate diagnosis, and develop care plans within the required time frames.
• Provide guidance, consultation and approval of their assessments, diagnoses, care plans, and progress notes.
• Maintain detailed client record documentation within required time frames.
• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended treatment plans. Consults with staff to review client cases and medication issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment. Must be sensitive and responsive to cultural differences among the agency's client population.
• May carry a caseload and conduct individual/group sessions including family education groups.
• Regularly meet and maintain the agencies' expected productivity goals.
• Make and monitor appropriate referrals when necessary
• Support the orientation and training of staff and interns.
• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement efforts and peer review functions.
• Consults with, and serves as, a liaison with community agencies, school personnel, parents, and other programs and services to evaluate community health needs and services; advocates and educates on the needs of specific clients.
• Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.

License Clinician I Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Assess and re-assess client status and make accurate diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Analyze crisis situations in a prompt and concise manner to facilitate appropriate treatment and referrals.
• Ability to manage time efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making, including the ability to recognize and seek out supervision and/or consultation when required.
• Present client history and behavioral impressions for further review.
• Prepare detailed case summaries and documentation and maintain accurate client records in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Provide education, consultation, and in-service training for staff.
• Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacies for all clients.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, referral agencies, physicians, and the public.

Qualifications: Prerequisite Qualifications

The 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.

• Master's degree in related field, MFT or MSW, licensed waivered. (BBS registered)
• Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment within 30 days of employment.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving a personal vehicle or company vehicle on BHS business.
• Must possess knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of community behavioral treatment, including interviewing, assessment, individual, family and group counseling.
• General psychiatric emergency intervention, diagnosis, and brief and long-term therapy methods.
• Principles of adult and child psychology.
• Laws and regulations related to; Title 22, 42CFR, 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 co-occurring disorders.
• Medical record-keeping and documentation including client charting.
• Medi-Cal regulations and documentation for medical necessity.
• Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for the performance of job duties. Able to sit at a desk, use a keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff. Complete annual TB and maintain good standing.