Lead Clinician ( Therapist - MFT, LCSW, LPCC)

JOB SUMMARY

Serve as Team Lead responsible for overseeing clinicians and peer support staff. Assist the Program Manager in the management of clinic operations and monitoring program outcomes.

Collaborate closely with the Clinical Supervisor to offer case consultation to staff members. Deliver direct client services aimed at addressing a spectrum of needs including mental health, medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Serve as a primary resource for program eligibility criteria, documentation and billing requirements, and program policy and procedures.
• Contribute input towards the development of program policies and procedures.
• Provide direct services including assessments, therapy, short-term case management, care plan development, crisis intervention, placements, and field-based services.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and meet the minimum requirements for billable services.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for clinicians and assign tasks as needed to optimize service delivery continuity.
• Conduct administrative supervision sessions with clinicians at least monthly to offer support, training, & ensure compliance with program policies & contract requirements.
• Take responsibility for completing work in accordance with state, county, and program requirements, and ensure accountability among staff members for adherence to these standards.
• Manage monthly peer reviews and engage in quarterly utilization management committee meetings.
• Participate consistently in scheduled program and county meetings, relaying information to the team as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a clinical field.
• CA BBS registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and / or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• At least 1 year of leadership or project management experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Seeing Hearing Speaking

Stooping / Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility

Moving between offices / clients Driving Climbing

Lifting / carrying heavy items Pushing / pulling / dragging items Standing for long periods

Working outside / underground Using hands / fingers Sitting for long periods

I can perform the above functions :

Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify :