Senior Clinician

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc. seeks a clinician in a supervisory role to oversee clinical services, quality assurance and staff supervision.

The position includes reviewing treatment plans, guiding program development, and delivering direct therapy to individuals and families. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field with four years of progressive clinical experience, ALC, and preferred LPC.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree plus four years of progressive clinical experience; ALC required; LPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group supervision to staff.
• Conduct treatment plan reviews of clinical records.
• Conduct administrative reviews of clinical records.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and quality improvement activities, including internal investigations.
• Provide consultation in program planning and development.
• Approve treatment plans and revisions; supervise treatment programs.
• Deliver therapy to individuals and groups with mental disorders and families.
• Complete reports for client records and agency paperwork.
• May engage in community services and consultation with other groups.
• Provide clinical training and support to direct care staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical supervision

DSM-5 knowledge

Counseling principles

Research methods

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is a responsible position in clinical services/supervision and quality assurance activities.

Provide individual and group supervision to staff as assigned.

Conduct treatment plan reviews of clinical records.

Conduct administrative reviews of clinical records.

Perform tasks assigned related to Quality Assurance and quality improvement process to include internal investigations.

Provide consultation services in the areas of program planning and development.

Approve treatment plans and revisions of treatment plans/services plans as assigned.

Perform the function of a therapist to include assessing and treating individuals and groups who have mental disorders and their families through direct services, supervision of treatment programs, and staff supervision.

Complete reports required for client records as well as all forms and paperwork required by the Agency.

Employee may periodically be assigned to engage in community services and consultation work with other groups and agencies.

Provide clinical training and support to direct care staff.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Considerable experience in providing a broad range of clinical services to persons suffering from mental illness.

Extensive knowledge of serious mental illness, principles of counseling and extensive knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, its use and clinical application.

Extensive knowledge of the ADMH Administrative Code for Mental Illness Community Programs.

Extensive knowledge of the Medicaid Provider’s Manual, Chapters 105 and 106.

Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications concerning their use, misuse, desirable and undesirable effects.

Knowledge and ability in the use of research techniques for the purpose of program/record evaluation.

Ability to make clear and pertinent statements both orally and written.

Ability to work cooperatively with consumers and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree from a recognized college or university in the field of psychology, counseling, social work, or related field plus four years of progressive clinical experience. ALC required. LPC preferred.

Progressive, responsible positions in a mental health setting with administrative experience preferred.

Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar’s auto insurance carrier.

Must maintain at least liability coverage on personal vehicles.