1.

Completes ASAM screening, progress notes, assessments, and QA audits in a timely manner and according to Drug Medi-Cal guidelines.

2.

Provides information to clients including treatment alternatives and referral service.

4.

Knowledge of Trauma-Informed principles and practice

1.

Clinician is a member of the Navigation Center team and is responsible for: responding to crisis, triaging client needs and conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health symptoms and conditions, care coordination and referral, understanding billing structure, and how to correctly utilize and interpret ICD10 and DSM5 codes and criteria.

2.

Collaborate directly with program case managers, peer partners, supervisor, community stakeholders, and the Yolo County Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate long term follow-up and care.

3.

Complete clinical documentation within 48 hours of services in accordance with working hours and agency, county, and contract requirements.

4.

Provide culturally responsive counseling, assessment, and activity services for diverse populations with a wide range of needs/acuity, including Substance Use Disorders

5.

Monitor patient charts to ensure the timely placement of all correspondence, completes all screening and data collection tools, tracks caseload, and completes discharges according to protocol and best practices. Participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts.

6.

Manage complex caseload, direct service, and administrative duties in fast-paced setting.

7.

Respond to and manage crisis situations according to agency guidelines and legal/ethical mandates.

8.

Work with clients to establish short-term goals and safety plan. Clinician is responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical risk factors and danger signals. Clinician is non-judgmental and offers feedback and support to clients.

9.

Provides information to clients including treatment alternatives, referrals, and other community resources.

10.

Responsible for remaining within the legal/ethical standards, including confidentiality and HIPAA, mandated reporting, and Tarasoff.

11.

Responsible for understanding, explaining and enforcing all rules and regulations associated with clinic policy.

12.

Compile and report on outcome data as required.

13.

Attend clinical supervision/consultation, weekly staff meetings, meetings with community partners, training as arranged/required.

14.

Maintains current license/registration in good standing, submits all CEU and training certifications to HR.

15.

Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the CommuniCare OLE’s Policies and Procedures, and any other standards which may apply to this position.

16.

May require direct transportation (in personal vehicle) of clients as part of navigating services and appointments. 

17.

Other duties as assigned.