Licensed Mental Health Professional

Benefits :

• Training & development
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Title : Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

Clinical Supervisor : Clinical Director

Administrative Supervisor : Program Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide clinical supervision to non-licensed staff and encourage individual development and proper caseload management.
• Responsible for program admissions, transitions, and discharges.
• Responsible for reviewing and determining crisis situations and assigning and prescribing appropriate services for follow-up, when necessary.
• Complete comprehensive initial psychosocial assessments and assign proper diagnosis. Complete the LOCUS / CALOCUS for all clients.
• Complete reassessments as required by the state and MCOs.
• Serve as the leader of the team to develop individual treatment plans with clients.
• Complete initial authorization request forms for clients, upon admission to the program.
• Review, lock and sign progress notes. Provide feedback when necessary.
• Complete clinical reviews as requested or required by CMO(s).
• Provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) to clients who have been assessed and admitted to services
• Gather information for re-assessments and ensure appropriate documentation and signatures.
• Enforce program policies and procedures to ensure agency compliance.
• Assist physician during medication management appointments when necessary.
• Be available on-call for clients when needed.

Administrative duties

Complete documentation for assessments and assessment scales within 48 hours of the session.

Prepare and write accurate progress notes, progress summaries and other documents related to services provided to the client, submit paperwork for clinical supervision

Attend trainings and meetings as required

LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and be currently licensed as a LPC or LCSW. License must be active and in good standing.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule, with minimal direct supervision.
• Must possess NPI number and CAQH number
• Must register with LAMedicaid
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to communicate orally and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines for data entry
• Abide by agency’s policies and procedures (confidentiality, incident reporting, FWA, code of ethics, non-discrimination)
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Must be able to diagnose individuals according to DSM standards
• Must be able to develop and execute a treatment plan
• Must be able to supervision and instruct non-licensed clinicians appropriately
• Ability to obtain CPR certification within 45 days if position is offered

TRAINING

Annual Agency Training

On-going training required by MCOs

WORKING CONDITIONS

The LMHP will work in an office, but some services will be / may be provided in a community-based environment. Travel to homes will / may be required.

Telehealth is an approved method of providing services.

Job Type : in office; Hourly