Lead Clinician

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives through client-centered care and core values of People, Culture, and Growth.

We seek a Team Lead to supervise clinicians and peer staff, support the Program Manager in clinic operations, and collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor to provide case consultations and direct client services across mental health, medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical field required.
• CA BBS registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• At least 1 year of leadership or project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Team Lead responsible for overseeing clinicians and peer support staff.
• Assist the Program Manager in the management of clinic operations and monitoring program outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor to offer case consultation to staff members.
• Deliver direct client services addressing mental health, medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing needs.
• Provide direct services including assessments, therapy, short-term case management, care plan development, crisis intervention, placements, and field-based services.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and meet minimum requirements for billable services.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for clinicians and assign tasks to optimize service delivery continuity.
• Conduct administrative supervision sessions with clinicians at least monthly; ensure program policy compliance.
• Complete work in accordance with state, county, and program requirements; ensure staff accountability.
• Manage monthly peer reviews and quarterly utilization management committee meetings.
• Participate in scheduled program and county meetings and relay information to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CA driver's license

Experience in MH services

MS Office

EHR software

Education

Master’s degree in clinical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional A02 North Inland BHC, Escondido, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4875

Salary Range: $40.00 To $40.00 Hourly

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Cultureand Growthare at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Serve as Team Lead responsible for overseeing clinicians and peer support staff. Assist the Program Manager in the management of clinic operations and monitoring program outcomes. Collaborate closely with the Clinical Supervisor to offer case consultation to staff members. Deliver direct client services aimed at addressing a spectrum of needs including mental health, medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Serve as a primary resource for program eligibility criteria, documentation and billing requirements, and program policy and procedures.

• Contribute input towards the development of program policies and procedures.

• Provide direct services including assessments, therapy, short-term case management, care plan development, crisis intervention, placements, and field-based services.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and meet the minimum requirements for billable services.

• Develop and maintain work schedules for clinicians and assign tasks as needed to optimize service delivery continuity.

• Conduct administrative supervision sessions with clinicians at least monthly to offer support, training, & ensure compliance with program policies & contract requirements.

• Take responsibility for completing work in accordance with state, county, and program requirements, and ensure accountability among staff members for adherence to these standards.

• Manage monthly peer reviews and engage in quarterly utilization management committee meetings.

• Participate consistently in scheduled program and county meetings, relaying information to the team as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a clinical field.

• CA BBS registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred.

• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.

• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

• At least 1 year of leadership or project management experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

I can perform the above functions:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.