Inpatient Clinician (Sacramento)

POSITION TITLE : Clinician – AMFT / ASW / LMFT / LCSW

REPORTS TO (TITLE) : Director of Clinical Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

To provide quality case management and therapeutic services to patients and their families, to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy, and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families. The Clinician is responsible for managing treatment activities offered to the patient which may include facilitating therapeutic groups on patient units; conducting psychosocial assessments; compiling treatment plan elements within a multidisciplinary team and / or providing care, treatment, and services; collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and / or managed care organizations; and implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources. Supports with department training of on-boarding new clinicians to Clinical Services Department and participate in cross-training as needed to support patient care and coordination.

Linkage and Discharge Planning :   Mental health / recovery services, communication with County Liaison follow-up appointments, patient preferred pharmacy, identify support person, placement, verification of ID card, transportation, completion of continuing care plan, daily placement documentation, Administrative Day documentation, Temporary Conservatorship (T-Con) referrals, and Firearms Prohibition Form Mental Health Reporting System (MHRS) Report.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience :

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field.
• Must be licensed by or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Associate Social Worker (ASW) and / or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
• Preferred one (1) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.  Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, group and family therapy, family systems and communication, and coordination with external review organizations preferred.  Experience with severely mentally ill and discharge planning preferred. Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology.
• Complete HWC (Handle with Care) during initial orientation period.
• Complete CPR during initial orientation period.

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following :

Benefits

Pay Range : $40.23-$56.13