Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-LCAS

JOB TITLE: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

SCHEDULE: 5:30am to 1:00pm Monday through Friday

HOURS OF OPERATION: 5:15 am to 1:00 pm M-F, Sat. 7:00am to 9:00am (Weekends

as needed)

SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring that competent, safe, quality and professional

care is provided to each of the patients assigned to his/her caseload or other team

members (in their absence), in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and

local standards, guidelines and regulations. Utilize knowledge of chemical dependency

and psychotherapy techniques to introduce effective education and psychotherapy for

patients under their care and in each unit under other clinical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following: Other duties

may be assigned. Provides quality care to the assigned patients, in terms of compliance

with facility expectations, SMA, and other licensing boards assuring the effectiveness of

the therapeutic series. Responsible for maintaining all required psychotherapy needs for

their assigned caseload as designated by regulations and the Medical Director.

Conducts individual and group psychotherapy to meet treatment plan goals and

objectives. Produce clear and concise documentation in all areas including but not

limited to: admit note, assessment, daily charting, weekly clinical review, staffing notes,

treatment plans and updates, biopsychosocial, transition and discharge planning,

documentation of family sessions as needed and all summaries. Responsible for

appropriate referral to each patient in need, and for providing open, clear, and ethical

communication with referral sources; follow up of each of his/her cases after discharge.

Motivates patients for changes, and effectively perform crisis interventions, screening,

intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy (group,

individual, family). Appropriately and professionally provides care management, patient

education, and keeps clear, ethical, and confidential reports and record keeping.

Participate in weekly treatment team and staff meetings. Interacts and relates with

peers and other professionals to assure comprehensive and quality care for patients.

Will participate in crisis after-hours phone rotation.

Responsibilities related to Medicaid/Medicare:

 Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA). The main goal is to

ensure that consumers are given efficient and prompt access to treatment

 Responsible for preparing the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and Crisis Plan

(CCP) for each Medicaid/Medicare client. Maintain the plan, update the PCP

based on the needs of the client and/or requirement of the Medicaid/Medicare

service definition and LME/MCO

 Make timelines to monitor work for completion

 Responsible for the timely upload of all Medicaid/Medicare related documents to

the appropriate LME/MCO provider portal to avoid lapse in authorizations

 Responsible for the research, corrections, and re-submission of all denied

authorizations to avoid loss or lapse of Medicaid coverage for the client

 Track each Medicaid/Medicare recipient eligibility via NCTRACKS monthly

 Verify Medicaid/Medicare intakes to ensure their self-reporting coverage is

current and the correct coverage for treatment services and catchment area prior

to intake assessment

 Track submission of CCA, PCP, and claims to the LME/MCO via the designated

provider portal

 Ensure that all counseling sessions as dictated by State and Federal regulatory

guidelines are completed and documented to meet LME/MCO requirements and

Medicaid/Medicare service definition as a billable service

 Ensure that all documentation is complete and recorded in a timely manner in the

EMR system

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or

Social Work, or related field. Will maintain their LCAS, LCAS-A, LCSW, or LCSW-A

credentials. Will maintain their credentialing with NCTRACKS and the designated

LME/MCO. Registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Practice Board is

required and all mandated continuing education hours to uphold licensure. In ability to,

an ability to work independently as well as with a team, ability to maintain a high level of

professional ethics.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general clinical reports and

documents. Ability to respond to regulatory agencies Ability to effectively present

information to supervisor.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS: LCAS, LCAS-A, LCSW, LCSW-A

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000