Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide mental health therapy services within a primary care-based clinic. This position requires the formulation of an individualized treatment plan which will be used in conjunction with the entire primary care team to develop a holistic care strategy for each client.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Education, Licensure and Experience Requirements:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) Psychology, Counseling or Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an accredited college/university
Required Licensure: LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), LLMSW (Limited Licensed Master Social Worker) or LP (Licensed Psychologist)
Minimum Required Experience: Must have experience in working effectively with a diverse population of consumers/clients with mental illness, or other psychosocial concerns.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel and Outlook)
Proficiency in PC and general office equipment (Fax, Copier, scanner)
Ability to maintain good records and be able to complete reports via electronic record (EMR) or ECO as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
Job Knowledge and Comprehension
Person Centered Planningincludes completion of the person-centered planning document that provides an overview of the person and details his/her hopes, dreams and desires.
Individual Plan of Serviceincludes completion of treatment goals, measurable objectives, assigned staff and applicable treatment codes.
Consent and Enrollmentincludes completion of required consent and enrollment documentation.
Documentationincludes complete, accurate and timely completion of clinical and statistical records of staff activities.
Documents every consumer and collateral contact in compliance with agency policy.
Complete various administrative forms to assure accurate data collection for billing, fee setting, the management information system and other purposes in accordance with agency policy
Job Tasks, Skills and Responsibilities
Organizing Workloadincludes prioritizing work assignments in a manner consistent with consumer and program needs while making the most efficient use of available work time.
Discuss continuing care needs with multidisciplinary care team.
Provide psychotherapeutic support/counseling to client according to DSM 5 guidelines
Performs other job-related duties as directed by Program Director.
Ensures the proper handling and compliance of confidential medical records (EMR)
Maintains record request for Medical records from other sources.
Follow-up planning for clients with post-acute transitional concerns
Document assessment findings in SW outpatient assessment or SW progress notes within EMR
Communicate material findings and tentative transition plan with care team (nurse, physician, case management etc.) via EMR or face to face
Coordinate care with health plans care management staff
Productivity
Maintains a minimum of 60% of available time in direct service
Administrative and Professional Skills
Comply with and adhere to department and NSO policies and procedures
Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings.
Adhere to established quality and performance improvement standards.
Work effectively with others to accomplish goals/resolve problems.
Organize work well and uses time effectively.
Maintain consistent work attendance.
Participates in interdisciplinary care team meetings
Does not disrupt operations by being habitually tardy or absent; works as scheduled.
Professionally represents NSO and promotes NSO mission and vision statements.
Promote a harmonious work environment.
Demonstrate expertise in his/her functional area, leveraging unique core of knowledge and skills to achieve results.
Ensure consumer satisfaction through process of monitoring, improving, and delivering excellence in program services.
Is open to new approaches and takes steps to increase knowledge, skills and abilities, both from within and outside of NSO.
Working Conditions and Miscellaneous
Comply with contractual and regulatory requirements, as needed.
Foster commitment, team spirit, pride and trust.
Possess good work ethic, drive, energy, and persistence to achieve goals. Take accountability for job responsibilities.
Able to anticipate and bring about change when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Services will be provided in the hospital setting and patients’ homes, places of respite or other appropriate community settings. Work may require travel in an urban community. Required travel of 40-60% in local area.
Works in an office and outreach capacity; uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed, to perform duties.
The noise level in the work environment is variable, due to frequent contact with consumers.
Bends, stoops, lifts, carries, and reaches in order to file, lift/carry work equipment (laptop, paperwork), search for and retrieve records and documents.
Manual dexterity and regular fine-finger and hand/wrist motions are required for operating a keyboard, writing and filing.
Seeing/vision, talking/speaking and listening/hearing are continuously required.
Frequently required to stand during working hours.
Frequently required to sit, walk or drive.
Must be able to operate an automobile to performing outreach job duties.
