Mental Health Therapist- Hybrid

Purpose of Position:

Provide comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluations, as well as medically necessary outpatient therapy services to adults and children with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health challenges so they may attain personal outcomes and lead full, meaningful lives they envision.

Functions:

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for adults and children with a wide variety of mental substance abuse and co-occurring mental health challenges.
• Determine service need(s) and medical necessity.
• Formulate comprehensive person-centered treatment plans that are individualized to the individual/family's specific treatment needs and are based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Utilize various best-practice therapy modalities of treatment.
• Provide individual and group therapy services to promote optimum health and overall well-being.
• Provide psycho-education on self-management skills and building tools
• Provide clinical consultation and work in partnership with individuals and families, other staff members, and community stakeholders in carrying out the goals and objectives of the treatment plan.
• Refer individuals inquiring about services or on service to appropriate community agencies and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and response during and after-hours for individuals assigned to caseload or as additional on-call roles for the agency.
• Provide clinical, technical assistance to Agency staff in case conceptualization, development, and/or implementation of Person Centered Plan (PCPs).
• Prepare/obtain correspondence and reports as necessary to implement effective assessments, treatment plans, and therapy services.
• Attend Clinical Review Teams as requested or assigned.
• Provide clinical staffing meetings as requested or assigned for Agency staff to enhance their clinical knowledge and ensure quality provision of integrated services.
• Submit and obtain authorizations from insurance companies.
• Work as a member of the QA Audit team (as requested or assigned) to review various charts for accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain all state, local, federal, and company documentation, treatment records, and reports.
• Provide consistent First Responder accessibility consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/definitions for consumers, guardians, family members, and Agency staff
• Through leadership, training, and advocacy, promote consumer outcomes, dignity, and rights
• Ensure all approved services for the consumers are provided in accordance with their Person Centered Plan (PCP) as agreed to by the consumer, his/her guardian (as appropriate), treatment team, and other consumer-identified stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals and families served related to treatment as well as all service records in accordance with all applicable HIPAA and confidentiality laws, rules, and regulations.
• Act as advocate for those receiving therapy services to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• In collaboration with Senior Management, review and provide input into Agency Policy and Procedures, as needed
• Ensure compliance with Agency Policy and Procedures as related to the provision of clinical services
• In collaboration with Senior Management, ensure the timely responses to investigations, complaints, grievances, appeals, etc., as requested or required by regulatory, licensing agents, and/or Agency Policy and Procedures
• Ensure that documentation of service planning, authorization, billing and provision is completed in a manner consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/definitions/laws
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality of records and documentation consistent with HIPPA guidelines
• Ensure that incident reports are completed and submitted to appropriate state/local agencies, consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/laws
• Ensure that confidential information is released consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State and Federal laws
• Provide clinical services and support in the attainment of budgetary goals
• In collaboration with the Senior Management, promote the growth of the company by making sound clinical decisions regarding revenue and expenditures as related to current and new services
• Submit billing, timesheets, and accurate documentation consistent with Agency policy and procedure.
• Ensure participation in all Agency QA/QI efforts
• Analyze various reports and documents for clinical trends and develop action plans to address service gaps, limitations or identified areas of improvement.
• Conduct clinical audits of charts on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Administrator regarding clinical services provided in the local office.

Qualifications:

The minimum requirement for this position is:

• Master's Degree and;
• License (LCPC, LMSW-C) or Graduate Professional (LGPC, LMSW) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Must be licensed in the State of Maryland.

Preferred Credentials/Experience

• Experience with and knowledge of the public MH/SA/DD system, Service Definitions, and Mental Health Reform.
• Demonstrated leadership in providing clinical services and oversight, oral and written communication, time management, organizational, conflict resolution, and computer (e.g., MS Office, MS Publisher, Excel, email, etc.) skills.

Training

• Must complete agency-required training.
• Clinical supervision provided
• Must maintain required CEUs as established by the licensure board and by the Agency.
• CEUs will be provided to employees who meet company goals and standards.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver's License, reliable automobile with proof of current liability insurance, acceptable driving record, current vehicle registration and brake tag, and a clean criminal record.

Performance Expectations:

• Must meet billable requirements established by the Agency.
• Serve as a role model for professional and support staff, by consistently conducting him/herself in a professional and ethical manner in all situations, including but not limited to promptness of completing assignments, verbal/non-verbal communications, maintaining professional boundaries, representing the Agency with a professional image, and complying with Federal Anti-Kickback and Fraud Laws .
• Represent the Agency at Local Management Entity meetings, as requested
• Participate in treatment team meetings, as warranted
• Have a working knowledge of various forms of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health challenges.
• Monitor the Division of MH, Division of Medical Assistance, Value Options, and local management entities' websites for changes to and impact on clinical services to be provided.
• Have or develop a working knowledge of rules, service definitions, and statutes governing the provision of the services provided.
• Have or develop a working knowledge of all applicable authorization/re-authorization processes, Agency policies and procedures, documentation requirements, and billable tasks.
• Have or develop a working knowledge of local community resources, both public and private
• Maintain a person-centered focus throughout service provision
• Provide services according to the philosophy, standards, values, and ethics set forth by the Agency
• Follow all Agency Policies and Procedures
• Participate in all team meetings, committees, and audits as required
• Maintain current training and certifications/licensure requirements
• Promote community awareness of the services and achievements of the Agency through effective public relations.
• Maintain current, valid, and 'in good standing' status of licensure and or certification with the appropriate governing authority in Maryland.
• To provide full and accurate disclosure of any prior, current, or pending violation(s), fine(s), penalties, suspensions, termination, or action taken against the provider/clinician under federal and or state law and/or rules that govern the medical assistance program, Medicare, or other regulatory bodies.
• To provide or have a written agreement with another entity for access to 24-hour coverage for emergency services.
• To provide or implement services as defined within the most current service definition or policy approved by Medicaid and/or State regulations when it is determined they are medically necessary.

Benefits:

• $70,000-$80,000 per year.
• PTO
• Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development Assistance