Clinician IV

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DEFINITION

Under immediate (I, II), general supervision (III), or general direction (IV), provides clinical or administrative psychiatric behavioral health services in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment through the use of therapy (individual, family or group), case management, interagency collaboration and community organization. This classification is a for cause, exempt position.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Behavioral Health Clinician IV (licensed) - is the expert level of the series, able to independently perform the most complex clinical and case management assignments and provide clinical supervision according to licensure and training. Demonstrates leadership within the multi-disciplinary team.


REPORTS TO

Behavioral Health Site Supervisor, Deputy Director or Systems Administrator.


CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory classification, however incumbent may provide some training and guidance for Health Assistant I, II, and other support staff. May also provide clinical licensing supervision for Behavioral Health Clinician I, II and staff as authorized by the State Board of Behavioral Sciences and department management. May also provide leadership and guidance within a team in the absence of the Behavioral Health Site Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Independently assesses, evaluates and provides mental health and/or substance abuse services including individual, group and family therapy/counseling, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and case management services for persons with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance utilizing culturally-sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based, wellness and recovery models of service delivery
• Independently completes clinical documentation and maintains productivity according to department standards with minimal administrative oversight
• In collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including consumers and family members, participates in the development of treatment plans, coordinates treatment, case management and discharge planning
• Collaborates on behalf of the consumer/family with other support services provided by health care, social services agencies and community organizations

Develops and participates in training on a variety of topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatment planning and case management, and makes presentations to local agencies and community groups regarding issues related to mental health or substance abuse;
Provides administrative support services including outreach and information about how to access and apply for state and federal programs (such as Medi-Cal),performs pre-screening and assists in paperwork completion to determine eligibility;
Provides 5150 evaluations and writes holds as appropriate;
Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians and student interns within the context of licensure, in keeping with BBS regulations and according to applicable Siskiyou County Behavior Health (SCBH) policies

• May participate as a member of a committee or team as assigned, and develops and/or delivers related training materials to other staff, consumer/family members or the public
• May provide leadership and support to Behavior Health Clinicians providing clinical supervision through the facilitation of a supervision group etc.
• Provides support to the Clinical Administrator with assigned duties to ensure efficient clinic operation
• Performs other related duties as required.

Comprehensive Knowledge of:

• The diagnosis, assessment, prognosis, treatment, rehabilitation and case management for persons with serious mental illness, alcohol and drug issues, co-occurring disorders and/or youth with serious emotional disturbance;
• Ability to independently apply effective therapeutic techniques and modalities, including specific promising and/or best practices;
• Comprehensive understanding of psychosocial and cultural factors affecting mental health and service delivery;
• Comprehensive understanding and ability to train other staff on clinical documentation requirements and the application of administrative procedures related to the delivery of mental health services, Medi-Cal, state and federal mental health program descriptions, treatment benefits, application procedures, etc.

Desired Skills:

• Through exemplary practice, expertise and professionalism provide leadership and effective working relationships with others as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team;
• Assess, treat and manage cases for an ethnically diverse population with mental illness and their families;
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally, including public speaking; efficiently organize time and workload…