POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supervising Clinician provides supervision to clinicians and other BH staff and provides therapy and psycho educational services; documents clinical and other patient information and maintains a comprehensive treatment record; communicates verbally and in writing with referral sources, other team members, and treatment reviewers to promote and coordinate treatment; participates in practice development activities; meets clerical/administrative reporting requirements as needed for financial, risk management, and quality improvement activities; and performs other duties as needed. Therapy services are provided at four clinic sites and educational services may be in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

• Provides direct supervision to Behavioral Health clinical staff at assigned location, coaching/counseling on policies and procedures, support staff with clinical best practices, timecard/PTO review and approvals
• Provides individual, group, and/or family therapy services to a wide range of clients with variable problems, using effective treatment techniques.
• Performs client assessment in a comprehensive and efficient manner.
• Establishes relationships with patients and families that encourages an effective use of the therapy process.
• Assists clients in the appropriate use of community resources and performs other case management duties, coordinating the services intra and interdepartmentally.
• Communicates proactively with other physicians/therapists who share involvement in case or in family treatment.
• Completes treatment plans and related chart/billing forms in compliance with requirements.
• Conduct quarterly chart audits
• Review and approve staff time cards
• Participates and conducts Quality Improvement/Risk Management objectives and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to clients and patients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S Code, section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.
Experience and Skills:

• Current and active Licensed Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) to practice in the State of California.
• Licensed by the State of California for at least two (2) years.
• Has demonstrated the ability to work with diverse populations (experience working with Native Americans is desirable).
• Experience in practicing psychotherapy or provided direct supervision to associate level professionals at least two (2) out of the last five (5) years.
• Complete 15 hours of supervision training within 60 days of commencement of supervision, followed by six (6) hours of continued professional development in supervision each renewal cycle thereafter.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to travel for meetings/trainings.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of personal automobile insurance as required by California state law.
• Current CPR certification.

NVIH offers a comprehensive benefits package that include medical, vision, and dental benefits; company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD); and 14 paid holidays. In addition, NVIH offers a market leading PTO package as well as an opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan.

As an Indian Health Service Agency, NVIH participates with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for potential school loan and grant programs.

From: Northern Valley Indian Health