Clinician I/II Licensed or Unlicensed

Behavioral Health Services; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 76,704; Part time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services in Long Beach is seeking a Clinician I - Unlicensed to perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for clients. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a related field and experience in substance abuse treatment. The role includes maintaining client documentation and participating in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities also include making community presentations and advocating for clients' needs. This part-time position offers a salary range from $28.00 to $55.68 hourly.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California driver's license and liability insurance.
• Knowledge of community behavioral treatment principles.
• Understanding of laws related to mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain detailed client record documentation.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Culturally competent assessments

Substance abuse treatment knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Masters degree in related field

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Long Beach, CA 90802
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $28.00 - $55.68 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

Clinician I – Unlicensed

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs culturally competent comprehensive assessments, identify an appropriate diagnoses and develop a treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Provide guidance, consultation and approval of their assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Maintain detailed client record documentation; progress notes and treatment reviews.
• Participates as member of a multi‑disciplinary 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 goal.
• 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 needs of specific client.
• Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.

Clinician 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.
• 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 trainings for staff.
• Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacy for all clients.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, referral agencies, physicians and the public.

Prerequisite Qualifications – Clinician I – Unlicensed

• Masters degree in related field, MFT or MSW licensed waivered. (BBS registered)
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance when driving personal 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.

Clinician II – Unlicensed

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all intake documentation to include required LA County DMH forms (i.e., consent for treatment, patients’ rights, ROI’s, transfer of coordination if applicable, payer financial information, etc.).
• Performs culturally competent comprehensive DMH assessment, identify appropriate diagnoses and develop client coordination care plans within the required time frame.
• Maintain detailed client record documentation of caseload records; prepares intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews.
• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
• Participates as member of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team providing clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended coordination plans. Consults with psychiatric staff to review client cases and medication issues.
• Assures that outcomes are completed and submitted timely and accurately.
• Performs detailed client record documentation and maintains caseload records; prepares intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews.
• Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.
• Provides transportation for clients as required.
• 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.

Clinician II Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Maintain a valid BBS registration to practice as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or an MFTI in the state of California.
• Assess client mental status and make accurate diagnosis and effective client care coordination plans.
• Analyze crisis situations in a prompt and concise manner to facilitate appropriate treatment and referrals.
• Conduct mental health education and training programs.
• Evaluate clients for medication referrals. Present client history and behavioral impressions to psychiatrist for further review.
• Prepare detailed case summaries and documentation and maintain accurate client records in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacy for the mentally ill.
• Coordinate emergency psychiatric support services efforts with appropriate county, community, school, hospital and other involved agencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, schools, referral agencies, physicians and the public.
• Utilize the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for performing diagnoses.
• Regularly meet agency productivity goals.
• Enter client notes within the required timeframe.

Required Qualifications – Clinician II

• 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.

Licensed Clinician I/II

Under general supervision of the Program Director the Licensed Clinician has the responsibility of assessing, diagnosing and identifying the appropriate level of patient care by conducting a comprehensive American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment and/or an Initial Triage Assessments (ITA) and participate in treatment plan development.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs culturally competent comprehensive assessments, identify an appropriate diagnoses and develop a treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Supervise registered Clinicians, providing guidance, consultation and approval of their assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Maintain detailed client record documentation; progress notes and treatment reviews.
• Participates as member of a multi‑disciplinary 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 goal.
• 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 needs of specific client.
• Makes presentations to community and other groups outside the facility.

Licensed Clinician Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Maintain a current license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• 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.
• 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 trainings for staff.
• Protect clients’ rights and provide advocacy for all clients.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other therapists, county staff, referral agencies, physicians and the public.

Prerequisite Qualifications – Licensed Clinician

• Must possess and maintain a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance when driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
• Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.