Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Mental Health Clinician shall collaborate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team in a outpatient clinic settings to improve the health and well-being of pediatric patients and their families through the provision of crisis intervention services, individual, possible family and group psychotherapy and limited case management.
• Services and supports shall be provided in accordance with policies, procedures and protocols and standards of practice established by Client as well as pertinent licensing and other regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
• Assists with the diagnosis and assessment of patients and families who receive mental health services and support at the outpatient clinic.
• Develops and updates treatment plans with the patient and/or family that address identified areas of need.
• Implements interventions including individual, family and group psychotherapy services.
• Provides case management support when needed including resource coordination and community referral.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure well-coordinated and integrated care.
• Provides crisis intervention services in partnership with appropriate members of the care team when necessary to stabilize the patient and family.
• Maintains current documentation of assessment, treatment, referral and termination of services vis-à-vis the individual treatment plan that comply with client standards and payer requirements.
• Provides needed psychiatric diagnosis and other clinical information to submit claims to third party payers.
• Involves child and adult protective services and law enforcement according to established legal reporting mandates.
• Coordinates with other providers and systems such as primary care providers, schools, community mental health and child welfare to ensure cross-system coordination of care.
• Maintains knowledge of evidence based practices application to the patient populations served.
• Participates in regular supervision with Manager to ensure quality, professional growth and ethical practice.
• Provides in-service presentations to staff as needed or required.
• Provides community service information as an outreach worker such as required.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related degree program as approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

License/Certification:

• Valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.