Behavioral Health Assessment Clinician - Criminal Justice -Contingent

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

We are currently seeking a Contingent Behavioral Health Assessment Clinician . According to State, Agency and Program policies, guidelines and professional requirements, this position provides direct services to assigned consumer with major mental illness and a substance abuse diagnosis, specifically within the Criminal Justice system. These services are provided to assist in resolving or minimizing the effects of a consumer’s impairment through a wide range of skills, including assessment, monitoring, crisis intervention, education, linking and training in community resources, assistance in daily living skills, and obtaining necessary services for meeting basis human needs and entitlements. This position participates in a treatment team and maintains professional record keeping.

It is expected and essential for all employees to meet their regular work schedule which may include rotation of shifts. Excessive absenteeism and/or tardiness will not be tolerated. All employees within this department will be required to learn all aspects of their position even when tasks/responsibilities are divided among staff member and/or shifts.

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Complete diagnostic evaluations and determine DSM-5 diagnoses
• Determine appropriate level of care and placement recommendations using the ASAM
• Perform risk assessments and administer standardized screening tools as required
• Develop and document clinical impressions, initial treatment recommendations, and referral plans
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external sources
• Conduct regular substance use and mental health individual sessions as medically indicated per individual
• Develop ISP’s with each individual client upon admittance to the program
• Update client’s ISP’s every 90 days at minimum or as LOC indicated
• Attend staffing and report patient progress.
• Complete Discharge Summaries within time standards
• Document all correspondence with BOP, parole officers, probation officers
• Operate program activities within OhioMHAS, contractual, and CARF program standards and guidelines.
• Maintain active communication with all agency treatment components to ensure patients’ smooth transition throughout the continuum of care.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

DIRECT SERVICE:

Provides direct Criminal Justice services to an assigned caseload of consumers in accordance with the State mandates and established Agency and program policies, procedures, philosophy and consumer Individualized Service Plan.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to consumers with a substance abuse diagnosis including understanding their clinical needs, symptoms, and behaviors as well as the principles of growth and development over the life span. Is able to assess data about each consumer’s status and interpret the information needed to identify each individual’s requirements in relation to his or her age-specific needs and provide care that is appropriate.
• Develops and coordinates treatment on all assigned cases.
• Provides individual and group substance abuse and mental health counseling, trauma counseling, education, crisis intervention, urinalysis screenings, and SUD case management as appropriate per licensure.
• Assesses for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication and withdrawal symptoms.
• Links for appropriate level of care or services per OHMAS standard of practice.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in Evidence Based Practices. Implements supportive intervention procedures with consumer to aid in the achievement of a stable and drug free lifestyle, prevention of relapse and destabilization.
• To include, but not limited to: Assess implements and monitors psychosocial stressors, vocational, economic and environmental needs, provides referrals according to individualized treatment plan, linking to community resources, and facilitates social/family relationships.
• Educates consumers regarding the use and abuse of psychotropic medication coupled with alcohol and other drugs.
• Provides transportation when needed as clinically indicated.
• Uses information from current DSM when interacting with clients and planning for treatment.
• Maintains direct service percentage according to Zepf Center guidelines.
• Ensure client confidentiality according to 42 CFR federal guidelines with SUD release of records and obtains written release of information before sharing with outside agencies or other persons.

Documentation:

Documents consumer/program activities according to Zepf Center policies and procedures.

Administration:

Participates in Team Meetings, supervision, in-service training and conferences according to established policies and procedures, ODADAS requirements and ODMH 119 rules in order to keep abreast of agency procedures, upgrade personal knowledge, improve team work and service coordination.

• Coordinates with program staff concerning client goals/progress.
• Attends and participates in supervision according to the established supervision plan and regulations set by OhioMHAS.
• Maintains all requirements for licensure and certification and provides documentation of licensure, certification, and renewals to Director of Human Resources for inclusion in personnel file. Adheres to scope of practice.
• Seeks relevant staff development based on position and needed areas of improvement and provides documentation to supervisor and Director of Human Resources for inclusion in personnel file.

Specific/Individual Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency’s mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Ability to be imaginative and innovative in developing effective changes to enhance the agency’s operations.
• Ability to facilitate goal setting in a patient-centered, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge and skills to facilitate indicated treatment for people who are chemically abusive or dependent to identify need for referral for additional or alternative treatment.
• Ability to use data to provide direction to enhance patient services.
• Ability to develop strategies to enhance agency contracts.
• Ability to organize necessary information for agency reports and ensure that all deadlines are met appropriately and on a timely basis.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write clear, concise, accurate notes, and compliance with all local/state/federal laws and standards of confidentiality.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively with other managers, co-workers, and supervisees.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Organizational Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
• Strives to improve own and agency operations
• Incorporates CQI techniques into daily work activities.
• Participates on CQI process teams and/or supports CQI initiatives

Position Qualifications:

Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance.

• The position requires a Bachelor Degree in Behavioral Science (social work, counseling).
• Requires a LSW, LPC, LISW or LPCC
• Experience required: A year working with individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health preferred
• CPR and First Aid trained and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) trained or following hire.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A mature, responsible individual who can respond and adapt positively and productively to the changing needs of the criminal justice population
• Must demonstrate individual and group counseling skills, knowledge or mental illness and substance abuse.
• Must be able to work a schedule that may include evenings.
• Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
• Must demonstrate personal integrity, the ability to develop and work as part of a team, and a commitment to the mission of the agency.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Requirements:
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications.
• Environmental Conditions:
• Air-conditioned and/or heated office setting. This position involves potential exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, and other infectious bodily fluids.
• Accommodation(s):
• As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO