Associate Clinician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Associate Clinician - Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health

Department: CRISIS Programs

Location: CRBH

Reports to:  Program Director/Supervising Clinician

Status: Full-time

Pay Range:  $75,900 – 98,670/yr.

FLSA: Exempt
EEO-1:  Professional

 

Organization Information

WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we’ve committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community’s health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.

 

Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people.  We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

 

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We’re also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.

 

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervising Clinician, the Associate Clinician for Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health is responsible for attending to patients in crisis and in need of interventions for a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, pain management, substance abuse, and other chronic medical conditions for which the patient would benefit from emotional support, coaching, and behavior changes.

 

Required Qualifications

• Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW or AMFT is required.
• Experience in a variety of assessments, treatment planning and counseling issues including chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, and traumatic experience preferred;
• Experience providing child, adolescent, and/or adult counseling preferred;
• Experience with brief interventions, including Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) preferred; 
• Experience working in a medical setting preferred;
• Ability and willingness to utilize clinical supervision for professional development.
• Knowledge and skill in working with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to abide by standards of professional ethics.
• Compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding the position, including HIPAA, sexual harassment, Mandated Reporting, Scope of Practice, OSHA, etc. Proficient in using technology, including the electronic health records system, Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other required computer applications and charting systems.
• Ability to understand and promote the mission, vision, and values of WellSpace Health both in the work place and in the community.
• Successful completion of all required organizational and CRISIS program training.
• Computer literacy, including word processing and e-mail.
• Bi-lingual ability a plus.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Valid California Driver’s License, with an insurable driving record.

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Supervising Clinician, provide consultations, coaching, and brief solution-focused interventions for crisis intervention and to support behavior change.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with patients experiencing homelessness and co-occurring disorders such as mental health, chronic medical conditions, and substance use disorders at a high acuity care facility requiring 24/7 patient support and monitoring.
• Recognize and treat behavioral issues related to chronic health condition management (mental health, substance use disorder, Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, etc.) as they arise in the context of crisis intervention.
• Consult with care team members to enhance communication skills, support a trauma-informed approach, and enhance cultural sensitivity and effectiveness in managing behavioral components of health conditions.
• Provide patients with self-management skills (e.g. relapse prevention) and tools to enhance their participation in their own treatment and recovery. Collect, develop, and distribute health and mental health improvement tools on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain a rotating caseload of client participants of Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health.
• Perform intake and risk assessments, manage crisis situations, complete comprehensive assessments, and evaluate patients for higher levels of care, as indicated.  

• Will partner with the multi-disciplinary team to support clients in practicing coping, regulation, and resiliency-building skills.
• May provide case management services to support referrals to additional resources or a more appropriate level of care.
• Attend clinical supervision and submit charts for review as directed.
• Using best practices, teach patients skills to manage chronic conditions.
• Provide Motivational Interviewing, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to improve abstinence and harm reduction outcomes for people with substance use disorders.
• Provide patients with support, instruction, and modeling for behavior befitting the Health Center setting and most likely to encourage mutually respectful care.
• Identify high-risk, high-needs patients for greater attention to whole-person care and health improvement planning and refer them to appropriate services.
• Give timely feedback to the care team regarding care plans, treatment recommendations, and progress. Attend and support regular collaborative team meetings to discuss both patient issues and team collaboration issues.
• Provide individual/group therapy as appropriate to support the patients.
• Document all patient interactions in the Electronic Health Record according to WellSpace Health policies and timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements for all patient communications.
• Make connections to residential treatment, withdrawal management, and specialty mental health and other specialty services within WellSpace Health or externally, as appropriate.
• Comply with all Mandated Reporter requirements and documentation.
• Assist patients with tasks associated with community functioning and may help patients fill out paperwork and/or provide resources as necessary for social needs and community supports
• Assist with related data collection. Assist with related projects and initiatives. Assist with Utilization Review activities.
• Travel as assigned to other sites for meetings, consultations, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

 

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach.  The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care.  The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

 

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment.  We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.  It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.  WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company DescriptionWellSpace Health has provided care and support to individuals and families throughout the Sacramento region since 1953. Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care for children and adolescents, mental health and behavioral health services to underserved populations. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

WellSpace Health is a statewide leader in designing and delivering integrated care that treats the whole person, body and mind. Our people-first approach to comprehensive healthcare means that patients are embraced by a “blanket of care” delivered with competence and compassion.Company DescriptionWellSpace Health has provided care and support to individuals and families throughout the Sacramento region since 1953. Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care for children and adolescents, mental health and behavioral health services to underserved populations. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.\r
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WellSpace Health is a statewide leader in designing and delivering integrated care that treats the whole person, body and mind. Our people-first approach to comprehensive healthcare means that patients are embraced by a “blanket of care” delivered with competence and compassion.

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