Licensed Clinician at PermiaCare – Odessa, Texas

Job Title: 121

Location: Odessa

Supervises: N

FLSA: Exempt

Division: MH

Salary: $64,983 per year. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: M-Th 8am - 6pm; may requirea flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of theagency and clients change

Driving required: Y

Travel required: Y

Settings: office, field, remote

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Licensed Clinician works underthe direction of the UM manager. This position provides comprehensiveassessments and frequent video conference/in-person contact with individuals,families and service providers.

This position works independently,under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodicmeetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHERQUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: A Master's degree from an accredited collegeor university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service fieldincluding, but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing,rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, or educationalpsychology and certification as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PhD in field ofEducational Psychology or similar. An LPC-Associate may be hired for theposition of clinician; however, the candidate must obtain their full licensurewithin 180 days of employment.

Experience Required: At least 1 year experience with personsexperiencing mental illness.

Registration, Certification,Licensure or other Qualifications Required:

• Must maintain a valid TexasDriver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable toPermiaCare's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal historyand background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid and current Texas LicensedProfessional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) orLicensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) license. An LPC-Associate may be hired forthe position of clinician; however, the candidate must obtain their fulllicensure within 180 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Uniform Assessments onnew Child and Adolescent patients.
• Participate in the UtilizationManagement and Utilization Review (UMUR) Team.
• Authorize delivered services inaccordance with PermiaCare's Quality Improvement Initiative.
• Provide prospective, concurrentand retrospective review of TRRs and Plan of Care oversight.
• Facilitate rehab meetings and peerreview, providing targeted clinical training for staff.
• Arrange for coverage of intakes,authorizations, and peer review meetings prior to being out of the office.
• Meet unit performance measures ortargets.
• Maintain assigned caseload ofindividuals with mental illness.
• Coordinate services to designatedcaseload.
• Enter accurate and appropriatedocumentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality ofsensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected healthinformation in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, andestablished procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliablephysical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptnessare required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistencyand completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect,and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct andStandards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effectivework relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors,co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectfulbehavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly withsupervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in atimely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phonemessages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean workingenvironment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions andinteractions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism whenrepresenting PermiaCare and the program in the community.
• Maintain compliance with legalrequirements and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain valid and currentdriver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliabletransportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.
• Complete all training as assignedprior to due date.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposesof ADA; they are still required duties):

• Fill in for other Licensed staffas needed.
• Share clinical knowledge asneeded.
• Assist direct care staff to coordinateclinical services and provide clinical consultation as needed.
• Inform eligible or potentiallyeligible persons about Medicaid covered services, how to access them, makereferrals to Medicaid services, and monitor service delivery.
• Provide translation, ifapplicable.
• Participate in team meeting orstaffings.
• Participate in communityactivities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
• Participate in workgroups andcommittees as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ANDCOMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of mentalillness and treatment.
• Knowledge of the principles,methods, techniques, practices and the functioning of mental health services.
• Ability to work cooperatively andeffectively with other professional groups, exercise tact, initiative, and goodjudgment when dealing with people, complete diagnostic assessment and makerecommendations for treatment team for effective service provision.
• Knowledge of the needs andcharacteristics associated with the target population.
• Knowledge of local communityresources, how to access those services and use them effectively.
• Ability to work independently,organizes work efficiently, and responds to the changing needs of theindividual.
• Ability to work in a crisis.
• Ability to plan, develop, andimplement consumer services.
• Ability to work in a stressfulenvironment.
• Excellent technology skillsincluding use of telehealth equipment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability toprotect confidentiality.
• Effective multi-tasking skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express self clearlyand effectively, orally and in writing.
• Effective time management skills.
• Exceptional customer serviceskills, including positive attitude.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Dependable attendance andpunctuality.
• Knowledge of trauma informedtheories, principles and practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability todifferent work environments.
• Excellent computer skills,including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Reading and comprehending.
• Reasoning and analyzing.
• Ability to coordinate with variousinter-agency personnel.
• Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/FirstAid requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills,including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.
• Ability to display comfort ininteracting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economicbackgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminaljustice organizations, as needed.
• Ability to acquire and utilize newskills as the job requires.
• Ability to work cooperatively andproductively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons atall levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain highlyconfidential information.
• Ability to remain calm instressful situations.
• Ability to plan and schedule workand implement directives without constant supervision.
• Model professionalism byappropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.
• Ability to drive personal and/orcompany vehicle. This position mayrequire travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/orlocations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This position may require transport of agencyindividuals and/or individuals served.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities Required:

• Light Lifting, under 15 lbs
• Light Carrying, under 15 lbs
• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Ability to see
• Hearing (with aid)
• Ability to write
• Ability to count
• Ability to read
• Ability to tell time

Other (specify): driving required. May require some travelafter hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS:

• Travel
• Inside
• Long or irregular work hours
• Working closely with others
• Working alone

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring andretaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected bystate or federal law.

This job description is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities maychange or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This jobdescription does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.

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