Unlicensed Mental Health Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position is responsible for providing after hours psychiatric crisis response to residents of Madera County and clients of the Department of Behavioral Health. The Mental Health Clinician responds to Madera Community Hospital when there is need to evaluate a person for 5150 hospitalizations. Arrange for hospitalization when required. Requires the ability to collaborate with Emergency Department staff in a professional manner. When not providing crisis services at the hospital the CPRS clinician reviews clinical charts for Utilization Review purposes. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and coordinate the clinical activities pertaining to Mental Health services to clients and their families presenting in crisis to local hospital.
• Collaborate with Madera County DBH personnel, including the crisis response clinician.
• Assist staff at arriving at solutions to client problems as they relate to Mental Health issues.
• Participate in staff training as it relates to crisis intervention and therapeutic skills.
• Provide UR chart reviews as time is available.
• Participation in Quality Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
• Knowledge of community referrals to facilitate service linkage.
• Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency, state and any other rules and standards; and
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS.
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Madera County Credentialing.
• As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, Administrative Staff or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited college with masters degree in a discipline leading to licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, ASCW or APCC and in good standing is required at the time of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office/hospital setting.
• Some outdoor activities may be required.
• Some travel is required.