Under general supervision of the Program Director, Clinician I- Unlicensed is responsible for assessing, diagnosing and identifying the appropriate level of patient care by conducting a comprehensive assessment and use tools required to determine appropriate services and level of care, participate in care plan development, 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 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.
Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents.
If assigned to residential programs, make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.
If assigned to residential programs, observe and document client self- administration of medications.
Respond to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose (including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed), or acute intoxication safely and within scope of practice.
Make and monitor appropriate referrals when necessary.
Participate in and/or facilitate treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.
Collaborate with external partners, including public health clinics and community-based organizations, to coordinate care.
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and peer review functions. Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and CARF.
Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly and represent BHS professionally in all contacts.
Maintain professional boundaries and standards; treat clients with respect, care, and concern; comply with confidentiality requirements at all times; and maintain health and safety standards of the facility.
Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.
Attend meetings and trainings and participate in committees as assigned.
May be required to conduct field-based services, including use of a personal vehicle to meet with and/or transport clients and collaterals in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Clinician I Competencies and Performance Expectations
Ability to complete the above major tasks, duties and responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate, apply evidence-based practices, and demonstrate evaluation, care coordination, and treatment skills
If assigned to a SUD program, the ability to demonstrate knowledge and practice of 12 core competencies for SUD counselors and/or the BBS scope of practice, mandated core education, and clinical standards.
If assigned to DMH program, ability to demonstrate knowledge of DMH P&P, BBS scope of practice, mandated core education, and clinical standards and train to these standards.
Ability to effectively document within the required note structures (e.g., SOAP, GIRP, etc.)
Ability to recognize the symptoms and develop knowledge of appropriate treatment associated with behavioral health conditions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external providers to coordinate integrated services.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to a crisis within scope of practice including but not limited to overdose, behavioral challenges, contraband protocol, emergency codes, etc.
Ability to screen and/or assess acute intoxication and withdrawal symptoms within scope of practice.
Ability to recognize personal biases when working with diverse populations and maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.
Ability to recognize personal biases within diverse populations, maintain cultural sensitivity at all times, and train to these standards.
Ability to demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making, including the ability to recognize and seek out supervision and/or consultation when required.
Ability to present client history and behavioral impressions for further review.
Ability to provide education, consultation, and in-service training for staff.
Ability to protect clients' rights and provide advocacy for all clients.
Ability to assess client status and make accurate diagnosis and develop care plans.
Ability to adhere to professional standards.
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 behavioral health field with current/active AMFT, ACSW, or APCC registration with California BBS.
Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment, and credentialing requirements within 30 days of employment.
Ability to operate required computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping system, electronic learning management system, upon hire or demonstrated competency developed within 90 days of employment.
Must have valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving a personal or company vehicle on BHS business.
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.
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:
Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
Specific qualifications may vary based on assignments. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications, which are not applicable:
Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
Under general supervision of the Program Director, the Clinician II- Unlicensed 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.
Clinician II Competencies and Performance Expectations
All Clinician II's are expected;
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:
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand 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.
Under general supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Clinician I 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.
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.
Specific qualifications may vary based on assignments. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications, which are not applicable:
Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director/Supervisor, the Licensed Clinician II has the responsibility of assessing, diagnosing and identifying the appropriate level of patient care by conducting a comprehensive assessment and use tools required to determine appropriate services and level of care, participate in care plan development, provide clinical services to clients as needed, and provide clinical supervision and/or consultation to treatment team members as needed.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments, identify appropriate diagnoses, and develop care plans within required timeframes.
May carry a caseload and conduct individual and/or group sessions.
Provide guidance, consultation, and/or approval of assessments, diagnoses, care plans, and progress notes.
Maintain detailed client record documentation within required timeframes.
Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents.
Respond to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose (including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed), or acute intoxication safely and within scope of practice.
Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies.
Make and monitor appropriate referrals when necessary.
Participate in and/or facilitate treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.
Collaborate with external partners, including public health clinics and community-based organizations, to coordinate care.
Regularly meet and maintain the agency's expected productivity goals.
Support the orientation and training of staff and interns.
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and peer review functions.
If assigned to residential programs, may make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.
If assigned to residential programs, may observe and document client self- administration of medications.
Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and CARF.
Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly and represent BHS professionally in all contacts.
Maintain professional boundaries and standards; treat clients with respect, care, and concern; comply with confidentiality requirements at all times; and maintain health and safety standards of the facility.
Attend and/or facilitate supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.
Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in committees as assigned.
May be required to conduct field-based services, including use of a personal vehicle to meet with and/or transport clients and collaterals in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licensed Clinician II Competencies and Performance Expectations:
Ability to complete the above major tasks, duties and responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making, including ability to recognize and seek out supervision and/or consultation when required
Ability to demonstrate, apply evidence-based practices, and demonstrate strong evaluation, care coordination, and treatment skills
Ability to manage time efficiently without supervision.
Ability to effectively document in required note structures (e.g., SOAP, GIRP, etc.)
Ability to recognize the symptoms and develop knowledge of appropriate treatment associated with behavioral health conditions
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external providers to coordinate integrated services
Ability to apply advanced clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and risk assessment techniques to ensure client safety and continuity of care
Ability to recognize personal biases when working with diverse populations and maintain cultural sensitivity at all times
Ability to adhere to professional standards
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.
Minimum of master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Professional Clinical Counseling. Current/active license in one of the aforementioned fields in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). 2 years post-licensure and have completed all requirements to provide clinical supervision per BBS.
Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment, and credentialing requirements within 30 days of employment.
Ability to operate required computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping system, electronic learning management system, upon hire or demonstrated competency developed within 90 days of employment.
Must have valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving a personal or company vehicle on BHS business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for 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, maintain in good standing.
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:
Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
| Location | Hawthorne, CA |
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