Division: Behavioral Health Services   Date: September 16, 2009   FLSA Status:  Exempt  

 

 

Provide a comprehensive, family system assessment to determine if any mental health or substance abuse treatment needs exist within the family, and primarily with the adult caregivers in the home.

 

 

Provide collaboration with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Magellan. 

Provide clinical impressions for the referred client and their ability to provide a safe living environment for their child(ren) with appropriate recommendations for treatment and placement.

Maintain clinical licensing and current contracts with funding and referral entities:  Medicaid Managed Care, Nebraska Health and Human Services, Medicare, third party insurance companies, etc.

Perform comprehensive family assessments to include family interviewing, completion of predetermined assessments, identify client ability to provide a safe living environment for child(ren).

Supports and promotes programs within Visinet, Inc. and mediate conflicts with community contacts to preserve the reputation and perception of consumers and stakeholders.  

 

 

Attend team meetings/care conference/clinical consultations regarding specific case issues as requested by referral and/or funding source.

Provide feedback on program specific operating procedures as necessary.

Utilize appropriate billing sheets for each client and submit them on the service completion day.

Complete or obtain further evaluations as necessary.

Obtain collateral information and submit with the completed evaluation.

Complete and submit all written evaluations to the appropriate referral source within designated time frames.

Provide recommendations in coordination with CFA Evaluation Team, Psychiatrist.

Obtain collateral information from previous treatment providers, educational providers, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, legal sources, and previous mental health practitioners.

Submit completed evaluation reports to Magellan Behavioral Health that include assessment results, clinical summary, and recommendations.

Coordinate scheduling and staffing of cases with other program employees.

Coordinate and schedule client Psychiatric Evaluation with identified Psychiatrist.

Complete all directives within established time frames and/or seek pre-approval for extensions to assigned tasks as needed.

Initiate contact with the client within twenty-four (24) hours and schedule follow up appointments in a timely manner.

Consult the HRD/COO/CEO on all potential liability issues.

Maintain weekly contact with case managers/referral sources (leave a message on their voice mail if he/she is unavailable).  Document these contacts (attempts) on a collateral contact form.

Contact the Clinical Director or your Supervisor in the event of a crisis regarding a client or individual associated with the client (regardless of the outcome a supervisor is required to be notified).     

 

Performance Standards:

Meeting all outcomes for service delivery.

Effective relationship with stakeholders.

Establishes effective communication with children/youth and families as appropriate for position.

Assuring quality of services performed and/or delivered.    

  

 

Supervised by: Director of Behavioral Health Services

Supervises: N/A

Internal: Works in harmony with all team members, supervisors, managers and other related personnel.

External: Varied

 

 

Education

Required:  Master’s degree, LMHP, ASI, SASSI – 3  trained.                

Desired: LADAC

Experience

Required:  Knowledge of systems theory, ASI (Addiction Severity Index), previous work with at-risk   families.

Desired:   

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Completion of all Visinet, Inc. regular and ongoing training identified for the position.  Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.  LMHP must be SASSI – 3 and ASI trained.

 

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the administration of duties.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

Varied, office and in-home conditions.  Families are seen in the home and at times within the community.  This position requires typing, driving, client engagement and significant evaluation skills.