Senior clinician job description

Under direction, the 2932 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician performs essential duties that include, but are not limited to the following:

Supervises one or more Class 2930 Behavioral Health Clinician/2931 Marriage, Family and Child Counselor and/or unlicensed support personnel by preparing and maintaining work schedules, performance appraisals; coordinating activities of a multidisciplinary team; and monitor productivity of staff;

Supervises the psychosocial assessment of client/patients for behavioral health services in behavioral health and/or primary care settings; monitors process to ensure clients/patients are referred to appropriate care provider; reviews forms and procedures related to the intake process; and prepares written care summaries for the purpose of coordinating care;

Performs clinical evaluations in the more difficult individual cases by participating in the interviewing, diagnosing and disposition of these cases, including referring to other staff members or disciplines for further treatment;

Performs regular and effective treatment in the more difficult and complex cases by applying intensive casework and psychotherapy techniques for the benefit of

client/patient; observes client/patient's condition and reactions; determines degree of danger presented to patient and others;

May conduct group psychotherapy and case management on a scheduled basis in connection with administering direct treatment to patients; observes evaluates and analyzes changes; determines treatment goals at successive intervals during treatment process;

Charts and assures staff's charting of medical records according to departmental and regulatory standards, both written and electronic;

Organizes community health education outreach and consultation involving the development of workshops and seminars, training and coordination of programs and services; acts as consultant to other agencies and participates in negotiation and development of outreach services; and
May perform Quality Improvement activities such as chart audit and compliance review.

The 2932 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician performs related duties as required.

Nature of work requires carrying out, interpreting and enforcing existing legal provisions, policies, methods and procedures in connection with psychiatric welfare work; achieving considerable economies and/or preventing considerable losses through enforcing careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in approving and recommending assistance; making regular contacts with employees, supervisors, applicants, recipients, their families, other departments, community organizations and others concerned; gathering and checking detailed psychiatric, financial, personal and confidential information.

Nature of duties involves normal physical effort and manual dexterity with occasional accident and injury hazards and exposure to disagreeable element when dealing with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed persons.

M-F, 8am to 5pm

Key Functions

Compliance : Able to deliver services in full compliance with The Menninger Clinic (TMC), the individual programs or units, and all accrediting agencies.

• Maintain professional license and certifications including completion of all annual education and training requirements.
• Complete comprehensive documentation and billing as required by accrediting and re-imbursement entities in a timely fashion and adhering to all formal and informal deadlines.

Competency : Performs in a manner congruent with best practices demonstrating knowledge of psychopathology, personality theory, psychodynamics and other techniques and modalities as necessary.

• Strong professional writing skills
• Psychosocial Assessments
• Development of Differential Diagnoses and

Diagnostic Formulations

• Family Work / Family or Couples Therapy
• Group Psychotherapy
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Discharge and Aftercare Planning
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff and trainees in a professional and effective manner.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through in-service training, workshops, grand rounds, professional committee involvement, and other educational activities.

Communication and Teamwork : Contributes to the integrated multidisciplinary teams, comprehensive assessment and treatment.

• Provides feed-back, psycho-education, and support to multi-levels of the patient system.
• Facilitates continuity of care with future providers, community stakeholders, and referrers.

Thinking : Analytical and Innovative

• Gather relevant information systematically; make sound decisions; Scans own knowledge and experience base to determine potential solutions.
• Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options. Notice current processes needing improvement and generate new options using own clinical expertise.

Interpersonal : Inspire trust

Show consistency among principles, values and behavior; stimulates the confidence and trust of others. Meet commitments and promises. Encourages a high-integrity environment. Models principled and ethical behaviors consistent with professional and organizational values. Willing to raise ethical dilemmas as they arise in the work.

Business Knowledge : Demonstrates capacity to learn and utilize current technology to document and maintain records. Must document in EHR in accordance with Menninger policy and procedure.

Provides mentorship and clinical supervision to associate clinicians, staff clinicians, interns, or fellows as assigned.

• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff and trainees.
• Participates in development and provision of training program content and materials.
• Teaches seminars in training programs including primary facilitation of a fellowship didactic
• Collaborates with program directors, service directors, and training managers to address and resolve issues involving the learning process of trainees or staff.
• Maintain documentation for clinical supervision as required by applicable board.

Required

Education: Completion of an accredited master’s degree program in a mental health discipline such as social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy is required.

License/Certification Board approved supervisor status in the respected discipline is required. LCSW-S, LPC-S, or LMFT-S . Must have valid TX driver’s license, dependable automobile, clean drivers record and be fully insured (passenger coverage).

Experience: Six years post-master’s clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health field.

Job Ref

2201870

Category

Behavioral Health

Job Family

Behavioral Health Clinician

Department

Psych IP GNE

Schedule

Part-time

Facility

Howard Behavioral Health

1

Kokomo, IN 46902

United States

Shift

Weekends Only

Hours

Saturday & Sunday , 9:00am-5:00pm, every other weekend

**Join our community**

Community Health Network has an excellent Senior Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity available within our Behavioral Health team. If you are looking for challenging work and meaningful advancement, then you should consider a career with Community.

**Where you fit in**

The Senior Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct patient care through assessment of psychoeducational and/or therapeutic intervention needs, gross motor and fitness needs, creative arts, recreational therapy, and/or leisure education needs. Participates in treatment plan development, unit-based programming, and individual and group therapeutic interventions.

**Your exceptional skills**

• Recognizes and commits to critical importance of customer satisfaction (both internal and external customers).

• Participates in the provision of comprehensive psychosocial assessments.

• Participates in the development of individualized treatment plans, group facilitation, and individualized therapeutic interventions.

• Provides effective and efficient mental health interventions appropriate to patient treatment needs.

**Your exceptional qualifications**

• Bachelor's Degree : B.A. or B.S. in behavioral science with field experience: post-graduate requirements must be met or in process to obtain professional registration/certification in field of study (e.g., occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, art therapy, music therapy, dance/drama therapy). (Required)

• One (1) year of inpatient or related psychiatric experience. (Required)

**Your life with Community**

You work hard to provide our patients with the exceptional care, and you deserve benefits to match. Community offers a unique employment package that encompasses not only your day-to-day job, but also your career. You will have the opportunity to grow your career thanks to scholarships and tuition reimbursement from the Community Health Network Foundation, and receive recognition for your achievements.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

**A representative and diverse workforce**

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. Caregivers play a vital role in our mission as they fulfill our PRIIDE values: Patients First. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence.

Community is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, aiming to ensure that caregivers feel empowered, recognized and respected in our environment at all times. We value different perspectives by actively seeking a diverse workforce that is inclusive and equitable to all. For more information on how we work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion to provide culturally-competent care that meets your individual needs, visit eCommunity.com/diversity .

Community Health Network complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Community Health Network does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.