Community Services Provider

Responsibilities

• Provide and document all required/applicable behavioral and mental health interventions as required in client's Individualized Services Plan (ISP) and by funding source
• Receive documented, routine clinical consultation/supervision regarding community services from a licensed mental health professional (LMHP), resident, or supervisee, as identified by Elk Hill
• Conduct face-to-face assessments, as assigned, with clients and receive clinical review of each assessment by an LMHP
• Provide and document, within the required timeline, all needed/applicable therapies and services as required in a client's service plan, as well as documentation required to obtain and maintain services for the client
• Participate in all required supervision and trainings
• Maintain Board of Counseling certification as a QMHP-C or QMHP-Trainee and provide a copy of yearly certificate to Elk Hill Human Resources
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of clients, flexibility, a non-threatening manner, respect for clients' autonomy, confidentiality, socio-cultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and family interactions, and appropriate professional boundaries and ethics
• Help to obtain and maintain all applicable documentation required by licensing and/or Medicaid in the provision of services
• Provide to the Community Services Coordinator, or immediate supervisor, documentation for presentation at agency FAPT and CPMT meetings when a client's case is being reviewed
• Represent Elk Hill at FAPT, CPMT, VCOPPA, VAISSEF, vendor fairs, and any other marketing, community, or professional events/organizations as needed
• Receive clinical oversight in the review and assessment of client referrals
• In coordination with the Community Services Coordinator, or immediate supervisor, participate in clinical reviews as needed or requested of a client's service plan
• Work closely with immediate supervisor and/or the Community Services Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Insurance Coordinator, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and/or other relevant persons to ensure proper and timely billing procedures are practiced, especially for Medicaid funded services—including submissions for pre-authorizations
• Ensure that all required documentation is completed for billing during required timeline
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referring agencies, social workers, school personnel, court service personnel, parents, other licensed mental health professionals and all other persons involved in the client's services
• Collaborate with referring agencies, social workers, school personnel, school counselors and school administrators to enhance awareness and satisfaction with services and maintain viable caseload/billing
• Collaborate with other Elk Hill staff to generate comprehensive records and statistical outcome data concerning follow-up and community services activities for evaluation purposes
• Work cooperatively with all Elk Hill staff to improve the quality of the whole organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, required
• Certification by the Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child or Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee OR education and experience that meet the current certification requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child or Trainee
• Home-based, therapeutic day treatment, or other community-based service and Medicaid experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Exhibit consistent personal integrity in dealings with clients, families, co-workers, and community agencies
• High level of organizational skills
• Willingness to travel and possibly work non-traditional business hours