Licensed Clinician I

CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

• Completes triage, registrations and biopsychosocial assessments on individuals with behavioral and mental health disorders, substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring disorders of all ages, including voluntary and mandated individuals from various referral sources at the point of service entry to the agency by conducting clinical interviews in order to determine service needs.
• Formulates accurate preliminary clinical diagnoses based on presenting concerns, symptoms, and related behaviors by analyzing information gathered during the clinical assessment to identify primary focus areas for treatment.
• Links individuals to appropriate levels of care based on medical necessity and consideration of individual choice and preference where possible, as well as clinician expertise/aptitude/credentialing where appropriate by making recommendations, providing psycoeducation regarding those recommendations, and linking individuals to agreed upon services by scheduling appointments and completing referrals and care coordination with internal providers in order to ensure access to care and a smooth transition to services.
• As appropriate, intake clinicians may advocate for individuals to ensure they are getting the appropriate services and in a timely manner to maintain stability or avoid the need for a higher level of care (e.g. psychiatry hospitalization) and decrease risk of harm to self or others.
• Licensed Clinician I completes clinically sound documentation on all required forms in a thorough and timely manner by documenting at the time of service provision and developing person-centered and trauma-informed preliminary treatment plans in order to promote seamless continuation of services.
• Consults with supervisory staff regarding high acuity cases, involving Emergency Services as needed, requesting wellness checks/police intervention, and petitioning for an ECO (emergency custody order) when appropriate in order to ensure safety of individuals and others.
• Provides clinically appropriate referrals, care coordination, correspondence with other community agencies and referral sources.
• When needed, completes authorized representative Capacity Evaluations by conducting clinical interviews including a behavioral assessment, cognitive assessment, sensorium/ perception assessment and documentation of level of functioning to determine if an Authorized Representative is needed.
• When needed, intake clinician may also complete Clinical Needs Assessment to assess for qualification for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services program and complete master assessments to assist with internal referrals for outpatient counseling services.
• Licensed Clinician I participates in clinical supervision and team meetings at a minimum of at least 1x monthly to promote professional development and increase knowledge, skills, and efficiency of the job.
• Maintains licensure status and good-standing with the agency and professional boards by being knowledgeable of and adhering to agency policies and procedures, state licensing and third-party payor regulations, following mandated reporting laws, adhering to the Virginia Board of Social Work or Virginia Board of Counseling regulations, obtaining required continuing education units, and completing all required agency trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor

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