Behavioral Health Clinician - (FT/PRN) Adult CSU - Lawrenceville, GA.

View Point Health

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician 

Job Code: HCP051/Licensed, Social Worker 2- T1401/Professional Social Service Worker

Shift: (FT/PRN) - As scheduled by leadership

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Lawrenceville, GA/Gwinnett Co.

Division/Department/Program: Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health is a partner with DBHDD that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. We serve adult clients with psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services as well as substance use disorders.

We offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment services. Our recovery approach is with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mental health clinical support services, substance use support and medication management. Our goal is to provide person-centered care and utilize a trauma-informed approach to our client and their treatment.

A Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) operates 24 hours/7 days a week (including weekends and holidays) to provide a safe and structured environment for clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The services are like residential treatment but provide a higher level of care due to our acuity of the clients who are in crisis. Our units operate much like a psychiatric hospital.

A client typically stays at the CSU about 5 – 7 days to ensure he/she is stable from the prompting event of their crisis prior to discharge. Clients do not leave the facility during their stay with us.

Additionally, we offer a Temporary Observation Unit (TOU) at the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. In our TOU area, we provided evaluation services within a 23-hour period to determine whether an admission to the Crisis Stabilization Unit or inpatient psychiatric facility is needed or if the client would be able to be stabilized with more intensive outpatient (rather than inpatient/hospital) service setting. During time on TOU a client may or may not be on an involuntary status and will be assessed by a nurse, physician, and clinician. A paraprofessional and CPS may also provide services during this time to assess the clients’ overall needs and level of care. In addition to the initial assessment, clinicians may also provide crisis intervention services, individual and family counseling services as well as case management to assist in determining client plan at end of their 23 hours stay.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group counseling to the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit - Lawrenceville.
• Documents client contacts in ECR within 24 hours; provides crisis intervention services as needed including facilitating emergency 1013 hospitalizations as needed; writes SMART treatment plans, completes biopsychosocial assessments, and completes verified diagnoses.
• Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention.
• Must have an LCSW or LPC to bill Medicare and complete verified diagnoses.
• Under supervision individuals will learn to perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.
• Provides individual, family, or group therapeutic counseling and/or educational and skill development sessions as indicated in the service plan. 
• Monitors consumer progress and compliance with the service plan.  
• Writes timely progress notes that relate directly to the treatment outcomes described in the service plan. 
• Assembles, analyzes, and interprets new/updated assessment information about the consumer in order to assess treatment needs. 
• Identifies unmet needs, reviews available resources, and develops/modifies the treatment plan as indicated.  
• Requests treatment authorizations and re-authorizations within required time frames. 
• Billing targets are required.
• Provides and bills for services.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and eligibility to be licensed and two (2) years of supervised experience in the area of assignment or two (2) years of experience at the lower level social worker 1 (HCP050) or position equivalent.

Note: Position requires licensure in the state of Georgia as an LMSW, LAPC, LCSW, or LPC

Preferred Qualifications:  

• At least two years of experience working with children and adolescents in an inpatient facility.
• Experience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferred.
• LPC, LCSW license preferred.
•  Experience making verified diagnoses.
• Interventions, Diagnosing, Treatment Plans.
• Experience with Carelogic ECR.
•  Experience with Care Logic or other EMR.
•  Comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation.
•  Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year – and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
• No employee deduction for Social Security – means more money in your paycheck!.
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.
• Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.