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Job Description Position Title: Authorization Specialist II Department: Quality Assurance Reports To: QA Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Authorization Specialist II focuses on managing contract patient authorization status issues. This position is also responsible for reporting on relevant measures and suggesting and coordinating improvement activities when directed. We offer a competitive benefits package: • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Care Plan, • Life Insurance, • Paid Holidays (12), • Paid Vacation Time, • Sick Time, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Competitive wages, • Stability and career advancement 40 per week, Monday-Friday CATEGORIES OF DUTIES • Reviews ASAM assessments and relevant items to determine appropriate patient authorization needs., • Applies for initial authorizations and re-authorizations with SAPC for all levels of care as clinical contact., • Communicates with programs to provide Treatment Plan Update upon SAPC request and correspond with SAPC regarding ongoing authorizations as needed., • Reviews appropriate reports for authorization updates and communicates with programs about authorization status, as necessary., • Requests program transfers and discharges to align with authorizations, as necessary., • Inputs information into EHR systems as required for authorization needs. Communicates that information to the programs as needed., • Reviews and reconciles denied authorizations from County funding sources and communicates with program staff to reverse denials to maximize revenue for the Drug Medi- Cal contract., • Works to automate the review, processing and reporting of authorizations throughout the organization., • Assist programs with clinical reviews for grievances and appeals as needed., • Acts as an expert on the authorization process for the organization., • Works with program staff to review admission and other relevant workflows to improve authorization process and increase approvals., • Attends training on authorization processes and communicates findings throughout the organization, as necessary. Master’s level degree or higher with at least three years of work experience. Must be a License-Eligible Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA). Prior experience in auditing and/or quality assurance in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, authorization processes preferred. Knowledge and experience with SAGE and Avatar preferred. SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to age, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. #SJ2021

Job Description Position Title: Counselor IV Department: Reports To: as assigned by the Program Director POSITION SUMMARY Provides individual counseling, group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer a competitive benefits package: • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Care Plan, • Life Insurance, • Paid Holidays (12), • Paid Vacation Time, • Sick Time, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Competitive wages, • Stability and career advancement ALL PROGRAMS • Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis., • Attends weekly individual and group supervision., • Attends in-service training and educational workshops., • Attends all required staff meetings., • Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc., • Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior., • Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency., • Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality., • Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy., • Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy., • Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy., • Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy., • Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc., • Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule., • Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed., • Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed., • Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed., • Attends in-service training and educational workshops., • Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results., • Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions., • Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided., • Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies., • Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed., • Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within time frame established by program policy., • Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s)., • Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis., • Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Any other contractual Agency standards which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities., • Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patient’s at least weekly or more as appropriate or directed., • As appropriate, initiate contacts with family members or significant others at time of Initial 1:1 to perform Family Assessment., • Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to the program schedule., • Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule., • Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues., • Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc., • Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc., • Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status., • Attends in-services training and educational workshops., • Attends all required staff meetings. Counselor IV • Master’s Degree in the Healing Arts and, • Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or with the Board or psychology as a Psychological Associate, • Or, • Registered or certified as a counselor with any one of the approved state-level certification entities: CADTP, CCAPP, or CAADE, • Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. #SJ2021 #ZR

Job Description Position Title: Counselor III Department: Recovery Support Reports To: as assigned by the Program Director POSITION SUMMARY Provides individual counseling, group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer a competitive benefits package: • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Care Plan, • Life Insurance, • Paid Holidays (12), • Paid Vacation Time, • Sick Time, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Competitive wages, • Stability and career advancement, • Provides crisis intervention on an as need basis., • Attends weekly individual and group supervision., • Attends in-service training and educational workshops., • Attends all required staff meetings., • Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc., • Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior., • Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency., • Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality., • Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy., • Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure that all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy., • Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy., • Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy., • Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc., • Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule., • Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed., • Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed., • Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed., • Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results., • Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions., • Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided., • Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies., • Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed., • Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within time frame established by program policy., • Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s)., • Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis., • Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Any other contractual Agency standards which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities., • Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patient’s at least weekly or more as appropriate or directed., • As appropriate, initiate contacts with family members or significant others at time of Initial 1:1 to perform Family Assessment., • Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to the program schedule., • Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule., • Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues., • Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc., • Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc., • Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status., • Attends in-services training and educational workshops., • Attends all required staff meetings., • Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, according to the specific program requirements and frequency of testing., • Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status., • Submit client billing daily to clerk/typist for data entry., • Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients regarding after-care arrangements, educational needs, family relationships, housing and living arrangements, and legal problems affecting the youth., • Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis., • Conduct community outreach monthly and attend community meetings as appropriate. Counselor III • Completion of academic addictions studies program, and, • Bachelor’s Degree in the Healing Arts. Must also show evidence that they are enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program, • Certification by CADTP, CCAPP or CAADE, • 3 years in a behavioral healthcare setting SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. #SJ2021

Job Description LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a community hub where people gather to celebrate Latinx culture through transformative exhibitions, music, dance, culinary arts, and multigenerational art-making and storytelling experiences. Housed in two historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles, LA Plaza is adjacent to Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles. It includes a museum, a 30,000-square-foot outdoor space with a performance stage, an edible garden, and LA Cocina de Gloria Molina, a teaching kitchen and flexible event space that spotlights the history, culture, and influence of Mexican and Mexican American cuisine. Established in 2011, LA Plaza is a Los Angeles County cultural institution and a Smithsonian affiliate museum. More information is available at . THE OPPORTUNITY The Education Department at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes offers K-12 grade students, educators, and families the opportunity to explore the history, art, culture, and contributions of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and Latinos in Southern California. Education programs at LA Plaza create a pathway to cultural self-discovery and foster the appreciation of personal, family, and community heritage. Reporting to the Director of Education, the Education Programs Manager will support the innovative development, implementation, evaluation, and promotion of LA Plaza’s diverse range of education programs. The Manager will serve as an advocate for culturally-relevant teaching and curriculum, arts integration, and will support the development of standards-based curriculum and materials. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES -Serves as a leader in shaping and modeling innovative pedological techniques and strategies, with an emphasis on culturally-relevant teaching and learning. -Contributes to and supports the design of quality education programs through project and program development, implementation, data collection, and evaluation. -Oversees field trip reservations and manages the operations of booking, scheduling, and welcoming school groups to LA Plaza. -Oversees the implementation and allocation of LA Plaza’s bus grant program for Title I schools. -Works collaboratively with education advisors, content specialists, and community organizations to oversee and support the development of curriculum, lesson plans, and educator materials aligned to California State Content Standards and Visual and Performing Arts Standards. -Oversees the development of content for marketing use (e.g., website, social media, and newsletters) and is responsible for submitting to Marketing & Communications Department. -Collaborates with Director of Education to develop and implement strategies to publicize and promote education programs and opportunities to school districts and educators. -Supervises full-time content specialists and art educators, as well as independently contracted artists. -Cultivates professional relationships with schools, education administrations, and education policy stakeholders, working in partnership to expand the reach, accessibility, and implementation of programs and resources. -Additional duties as assigned. Requirements PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: · Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in managing education programs or community engagement programs, or comparable experience as an educator in formal or informal learning environments. · Demonstrated experience creating and overseeing education programs or initiatives that address the needs of diverse student communities, including developing learning opportunities that engage students with a range of learning styles and cognitive, developmental, and physical abilities. · Competency in creating and implementing standards-aligned programs for K-12 students and educators, including the development of curriculum aligned to the History-Social Science Framework and/or Visual and Performing Arts Standards. · Demonstrated success in managing team members in a constructive and cooperative manner. · Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in communication with and about culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations. · Excellent prioritization and organization skills and a proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. · Internet competency and strong computer proficiency, including the Microsoft Office software suite and a familiarity with database software. · Fluency in Spanish, written and spoken is strongly desired. Benefits Benefits EMPLOYMENT STATUS • Full Time, Exempt, • Hybrid schedule that includes office work at LA Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, with occasional evening and weekend activity. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE • Salary $65,000 per year, • $50.00 monthly cell phone/internet stipend, • Free parking, • Individual health, dental, and vision care, • Non-match 401K, • Direct Deposit of paycheck, • Employee discount in LA Tienda, • Optional AFLAC coverage, • 90-day introductory period, • Mileage reimbursement, • Facility rental fee waived for one (1) personal event per year., • Paid holidays (13), five mental health days annually, plus two-weeks paid time off the last week of December and first week of January annually. For 2025, Thanksgiving closure Monday, November 24, to Wednesday, November 26, in addition to the scheduled holiday closures on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. WORK ENVIRONMENT · Extensive interaction with the public of all ages. · Office environment in a museum setting. · Significant computer work (repetitive movement – typing). · Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent sitting standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, lifting, pulling, and carrying up to 30 pounds. · LA Plaza will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities of the position.