Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Outpatient Community Services will serve as the Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) authorizing Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plans. Will complete thorough review of each document, provide clinical guidance to team members, and ensure compliance with IATP standards. LPHA reviewer provides behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs, plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans. Will provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The LPHA Reviewer is recognized as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) upon hire or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) upon hire or Clinical Psychologist License upon hire or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. (LMFT).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations; has the ability to accurately assess and diagnose; can develop treatment plans and interventions with clients; possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare. Able to interpret rules and regulations. Possesses good written and oral communication skills. Ability to provide clinical guidance to others. Has the ability to plan and organize their work. Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, assess for lethality, and respond in a clinically appropriate manner.
Essential Functions:
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