Clinical Mental Hlth Coord ARS

PURPOSE:
To provide an array of clinical mental health services to adults (18 and over) that are consistently delivered within the guidelines of best practices and emerging trends in mental health care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

1) Conducts evaluations and intakes for assigned referrals.
2) Maintains a full-time caseload of individuals served and completes necessary Medicaid and/or DHS documentation as required governing entities.
3) Assesses clients using Rule 132 and Rule 140 Medicaid standards and completes the appropriate assessment authorizing services.

4) Provide consultation with other service providers regarding client’s therapeutic issues as needed. Attend or request staffings, as necessary, as well as attend any other meetings related to the client for the purpose of coordinating interventions with the interdisciplinary team. Documents contact with client, collaterals and service providers (clinical documentation requirements) according to Medicaid Part 132/140, agency, and DHS standards.
5) Accurately maintains records and maximizes Medicaid or DHS billing.
6) Attend and participate in individual and group clinical supervision as scheduled.

7) Attend and participate in team and department meetings as scheduled.

8) Provides written reports upon request to the Development Department to fulfill grant funder requirements.
9) Assist in maintaining a safe working environment. Immediately reports any safety issues and concerns to his/her supervisor.
10) Maintains clinical skills through training and review of professional literature.
11) Participates with the rest of the clinical team in the on call after hours’ rotation.
12) Attends and participates in clinical supervision as necessary and indicated for obtaining and maintaining licensure.
13) As eligible, provide supervision to department interns, not to exceed two per year.
14) Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
15) Other duties and responsibilities assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master of Art’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field required. LSW or LPC required but will consider license eligible. Must have the equivalent education and experience to be classified as an QMHP under Medicaid Rule 132. Must have experience conducting individual, group and family therapy with individuals who have developmental, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Experience with DHS, Medicaid Rule 132 and Rule 140 is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Employee is required to remain compliant with all state/federal, position, agency, accreditation, and funding source training/licensing requirements. Employee is required to possess the skill and ability to utilize all applicable technology and computer programs related to his/her position. Must possessing a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting for prolonged periods; frequently walks, stands, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Extended use of computer and typing is required. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling office equipment. The employee is subject to assist and support up to 25 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate office equipment. No occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases or other potentially infectious substances (Category I). 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.