Center for Elders' Independence
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
Center for Elders' Independence, Concord, California, United States,
The Position:
Under the
supervision of
the
Director of Behavioral Health,
the
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
is
a
licensed mental health professional
provi
ding mental health diagnostic assessments
, treatment
, consultation,
and crisis interventions for participant
s with a broad range of behavioral health needs.
The
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
collaborates with the p
rimary care provider,
psychiatrist and the IDT in
developing and implementing plans
of care
.
Occasionally p
rovides assessment of potential CEI PACE participants in
consultation
with the Sales
and Enrollment team and
the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
.
Provides training and support of behavioral health interventions
to day center staff.
The salary range for the Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician position at Center For Elders Independence is $75,241 - $ 125,403 per year. Salary based on the market for Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the psychiatrist and other l
icensed members of the IDT, the Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
:
Identifies
participants in n
eed of clinical services
based on acuity/need across all centers.
Develop
s
and accept
s
internal referrals from CEI provide
rs and/or IDT for
clinical
and consultation
services based on assessed need across all centers.Conducts diagnostic assessments to make recommendations
to IDT
, and develop
s
a treatment plan of care for behavioral health services.
Provides crisis intervention services and monitors participants during psychiatric hospitalizations, consulting with hospital staff during discharge planning.
Conduct
s
individual and group psychotherapy for those with
behavioral health treatment needs
.
Determines level and frequency of services and the discharge plan to center social work team for continued support as needed.
Makes appropriate referrals to outside behavioral health vendors (e.g. Intensive Outpatient Program, Substance Use Treatment, etc.) and monitors use of services, consulting with agency on participant progress and discharge planning.
Manages
assigned
panel of participants with behavioral health needs.
Maintains documentation of
participant behavior,
interventions
,
conditions and outcomes that affect
behavioral health
and prepares
r
eports
in the electronic health record
to
care/
treatment plan
s
and related documents
.
Facilitates
and conducts
meetings with participant
s
,
family members and caregivers to provide advice on how to support
b
ehavioral health interventions
a
nd care plan objectives.
May interview
participant’s
family members and caregivers
to assess home environment, individual functioning, family dynamics
and
contribut
ors
to
behavioral health
concerns
.
Collaborates with the primary care team and CEI Social Workers to provide ongoing behavioral health support and interventions to participants.
Participates on
interdisciplinary team (IDT)
meetings once a month
to assist with the
development
and
implement
ation
of
a
comprehensive
, integrated plan
of care
,
and
monitor
s
progress toward objectives by
evaluating behavior
and
communicating
participant changes to team members
.
Lead
s
and facilitate
s
behavioral health
psychosocial
rounds at centers for case review, identify interventions and or staff development for similar cases.
Develops and maintains working relationships with other
community resources
such as Department of Social Services,
psychiatric facilities,
hospitals, social agencies,
and other behavioral health resources
and may participate in hospital and/or SNF discharge planning
as it relates to behavioral health needs
.
Train
s
and support
s
staff to increase competencies in serving participants with behavioral health needs.
Train
s
and support
s
caregivers to increase competencies in serving their loved one with behavioral health needs.
Occasionally a
ssess potential participants interested in CEI with significant behavioral or mental health backgrounds for appropriateness to PACE based on standardized health and safety criteria. Make recommendations for approval or denial
of enrollment
accordingly.
Makes
visits to various locations to meet with participants and
/or
service providers, including but not limited to
,
participant’s homes, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families in conformance with HIPAA principles.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s
degree
in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy
,
or Professional Clinical Counselor; or Doctorate in Clinical Psychologist;
(
LCSW, LMFT,
LPCC
, or PhD
license required
)
;
2 years’ experien
ce providing diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and psychotherapy required.
O
ne year experience working with a frail and/or elderly population
with Health Psychology model
preferred
.
Demonstrated
ability to work in a multicultural
and
multidisciplinary
team
environment.
Ability to work
independently
.
Excellent
oral and
verbal communication and meeting facilitation skills
.
Experience
working with severe mental illness
and substance abuse
is desirable
.
Bilingual
ability
highly desirable
(Spanish, Korean, Cantonese,
and
/or
Mandarin
)
.
Valid California driver's license
, acceptable driving record
and i
nsurance
with a
ccess to reliable
transportation
.
The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.
CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.
All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.
Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.
Under the
supervision of
the
Director of Behavioral Health,
the
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
is
a
licensed mental health professional
provi
ding mental health diagnostic assessments
, treatment
, consultation,
and crisis interventions for participant
s with a broad range of behavioral health needs.
The
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
collaborates with the p
rimary care provider,
psychiatrist and the IDT in
developing and implementing plans
of care
.
Occasionally p
rovides assessment of potential CEI PACE participants in
consultation
with the Sales
and Enrollment team and
the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
.
Provides training and support of behavioral health interventions
to day center staff.
The salary range for the Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician position at Center For Elders Independence is $75,241 - $ 125,403 per year. Salary based on the market for Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the psychiatrist and other l
icensed members of the IDT, the Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
:
Identifies
participants in n
eed of clinical services
based on acuity/need across all centers.
Develop
s
and accept
s
internal referrals from CEI provide
rs and/or IDT for
clinical
and consultation
services based on assessed need across all centers.Conducts diagnostic assessments to make recommendations
to IDT
, and develop
s
a treatment plan of care for behavioral health services.
Provides crisis intervention services and monitors participants during psychiatric hospitalizations, consulting with hospital staff during discharge planning.
Conduct
s
individual and group psychotherapy for those with
behavioral health treatment needs
.
Determines level and frequency of services and the discharge plan to center social work team for continued support as needed.
Makes appropriate referrals to outside behavioral health vendors (e.g. Intensive Outpatient Program, Substance Use Treatment, etc.) and monitors use of services, consulting with agency on participant progress and discharge planning.
Manages
assigned
panel of participants with behavioral health needs.
Maintains documentation of
participant behavior,
interventions
,
conditions and outcomes that affect
behavioral health
and prepares
r
eports
in the electronic health record
to
care/
treatment plan
s
and related documents
.
Facilitates
and conducts
meetings with participant
s
,
family members and caregivers to provide advice on how to support
b
ehavioral health interventions
a
nd care plan objectives.
May interview
participant’s
family members and caregivers
to assess home environment, individual functioning, family dynamics
and
contribut
ors
to
behavioral health
concerns
.
Collaborates with the primary care team and CEI Social Workers to provide ongoing behavioral health support and interventions to participants.
Participates on
interdisciplinary team (IDT)
meetings once a month
to assist with the
development
and
implement
ation
of
a
comprehensive
, integrated plan
of care
,
and
monitor
s
progress toward objectives by
evaluating behavior
and
communicating
participant changes to team members
.
Lead
s
and facilitate
s
behavioral health
psychosocial
rounds at centers for case review, identify interventions and or staff development for similar cases.
Develops and maintains working relationships with other
community resources
such as Department of Social Services,
psychiatric facilities,
hospitals, social agencies,
and other behavioral health resources
and may participate in hospital and/or SNF discharge planning
as it relates to behavioral health needs
.
Train
s
and support
s
staff to increase competencies in serving participants with behavioral health needs.
Train
s
and support
s
caregivers to increase competencies in serving their loved one with behavioral health needs.
Occasionally a
ssess potential participants interested in CEI with significant behavioral or mental health backgrounds for appropriateness to PACE based on standardized health and safety criteria. Make recommendations for approval or denial
of enrollment
accordingly.
Makes
visits to various locations to meet with participants and
/or
service providers, including but not limited to
,
participant’s homes, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families in conformance with HIPAA principles.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s
degree
in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy
,
or Professional Clinical Counselor; or Doctorate in Clinical Psychologist;
(
LCSW, LMFT,
LPCC
, or PhD
license required
)
;
2 years’ experien
ce providing diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and psychotherapy required.
O
ne year experience working with a frail and/or elderly population
with Health Psychology model
preferred
.
Demonstrated
ability to work in a multicultural
and
multidisciplinary
team
environment.
Ability to work
independently
.
Excellent
oral and
verbal communication and meeting facilitation skills
.
Experience
working with severe mental illness
and substance abuse
is desirable
.
Bilingual
ability
highly desirable
(Spanish, Korean, Cantonese,
and
/or
Mandarin
)
.
Valid California driver's license
, acceptable driving record
and i
nsurance
with a
ccess to reliable
transportation
.
The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.
CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.
All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.
Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.