Integrated Care Clinician

Applications must be received by posted end date for consideration of position

SUMMARY:

Applicant must have  a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field that meets the education requirements for an Associate-level licensure (e.g., AMFT, ASW, or APPC). Must possess a valid Associate registration number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Eligibility to accumulate clinical hours toward full licensure and be qualified to be licensed within two years of employment. Behavioral health experience with integrated care and/or primary care is preferred. Must have or willing to obtain current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross prior to orientation. Applicant must possess a valid California Drivers License with a safe driving record, DMV record required. The focus of the position is to integrate care for patients between medical and behavioral health services, working closely with both departments. The Integrated Care Clinician will be responsible for monitoring pre-visit medical screens, provide brief evaluation and intervention, including suicide risk assessment, and will refer to BHS for follow up treatment and case management. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Integrated Care Clinician of this agency is required to provide both direct services and specialized supportive services to children and adults. Must have the ability to work a variable schedule to meet the client and program needs. This position is funded by a Grant. Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian Culture and its needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Develops and provides BHS treatment process for assigned clients.

• Assumes responsibility for a specific caseload of clients assigned by the clinical supervisor.
• Provides psychotherapy, counseling, and other behavioral health services (including individual, group, marital and family therapy) at all RSBCIHI clinics as assigned by the Clinical supervisor.
• Interviews, evaluates, and makes treatment recommendations for assigned clients based on the individual’s medical, psychological, social and chemical dependency/abuse needs.

2. Provides crisis mental health and chemical dependency/substance abuse intervention.

• Responds to crisis situations on an “as occurring” basis in the clinical setting. May be a “face to face” or telephone contact.
• Participates in the BHS Department “on-call” schedule as assigned.

3. Completes and maintains all client documents in a timely and effective manner.

• Ensures that all required RSBCIHI documentation and consents are completed prior to beginning the treatment process.
• Completes all clinical charting in the client’s chart/treatment record in a timely manner.
• Records client response to treatment and progress in a professional manner in the SOAP format.
• The “Problem List,” “Master Treatment Plan,” and “Mental Health History Form” are completed and in the client’s chart in a timely manner.

4. Involves client/family in treatment process, and provides appropriate treatment orientation to the client.

• Provides the client and family members information on treatment concepts, objectives and treatment goals.
• Develops the initial treatment plan in conjunction with the client, parent, or guardian.
• Involves the client, parent or guardian in all periodic updates of the treatment plan.
• Provides the client, parent or guardian with a clear understanding of the confidentiality guideline.
• Orients the client and fam