Mental Health Therapist- Hybrid
13 days ago
Baltimore
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., • Experience with and knowledge of the public MH/SA/DD system, Service Definitions, and Mental Health Reform., • Must complete agency-required training., • Clinical supervision provided, • Must maintain required CEUs as established by the licensure board and by the Agency., • 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