Summary
Position is responsible to assist the Program Director in the clinical operations of the program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Role model appropriate healthy and ethical behaviors in all interactions, including HIPAA and Confidentiality standards.
2. Act as the LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts) for the program. LPHA duties include reviewing resident/participant charts, determining medical necessity and level of care through an approved assessment tool (AIA, ASAM), review treatment plans, assist staff with corrections with their documentation, finalize documentation, and create authorizations to treat.
3. Facilitate the delivery of treatment services to program residents/participants, which may include individual counseling, group sessions, multi-family sessions, and educational groups.
4. Document the services provided according to standards set by the Agency and applicable County, State, and Federal regulations. Documentation should be clear, concise, and completed in a timely manner.
5. Familiarity and adherence to all regulatory expectations and ethical standards and Agency policies and procedures, including the Agency’s Core Beliefs.
6. Maintain constructive relationships with family members, community members and organizations, human services agencies, and other professionals.
7. Answer the phone as needed and fill out referral and screening forms, as applicable, fully and correctly.
8. Attend program staff meetings as required, agency meetings as mandated, and on-site and off-site trainings as directed.
9. Assist in ensuring a safe and alcohol/drug-free environment.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.
If behavioral health pre-licensed - Minimum Credential, Education, and Experience
1. Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBS) as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
2. Must remain license eligible and maintain current registration per BBS regulations.
3. Must maintain 36 continuing education units during each registration renewal period.
4. Must take the BBS Law & Ethics exam within the first year of the registration renewal period.
5. Must receive clinical supervision hours by a BBS qualified licensed individual.
6. Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field.
7. One year experience in a behavioral health field.
If behavioral health licensed - Minimum Credential, Education, and Experience
1. Current license with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBS) as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
2. Must remain licensed and keep licensure unrestricted and current per BBS regulations.
3. Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field.
4. Three years’ experience in a behavioral health field.
Language and Communication Skills
1. Ability to read and write English fluently.
2. Ability to speak effectively before groups, residents/participants, and family members.
3. Ability to legibly write and document within the Agency’s electronic health record systems.
4. Basic proficiency in using a computer and other telehealth technology. Proficient in Word and Microsoft Office software.
Other Requirements
1. Knowledge of 12-Step programs and/or philosophy.
2. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
3. A valid government-issued picture ID.
4. If employee uses his/her personal vehicle to commute to work and/or parks on Agency property, a current California driver’s license is required.
a. If employee has an out-of-state driver’s license, he/she must attain a valid California license within 10 days of employment.
b. Must maintain current liability insurance coverage on personal vehicle, and clear driving record.
c. On occasion, employee may be asked to use their personal vehicle to transport participants/residents to offsite appointments.
5. If employee uses an Agency-owned vehicle to transport residents/participants to offsite appointments, a current California driver’s license is required.
a. If employee has an out-of-state driver’s license, he/she must attain a valid California license within 10 days of employment.
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