Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Ione, United States - RL Klein & Associates

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – (LPCC)

Locations: Ione-Lancaster-Delano-San Diego-Wasco-Stockton- CA-USA

Shift : Monday to Friday 7 a.m. -3 p.m.

The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a LPCC in accordance with institution policies and procedures. Under the direction/supervision of the CEO/CME/Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker or designee.

LPCC's duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Periodically serve on-call during scheduled workdays for patient emergencies, provide consultation and crisis intervention services on an as-needed basis.

b. Conduct initial mental health (MH) evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess patient current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation.

c. Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation, and consultations as needed.

d. Meet with patients for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, in-person interviews, etc. The clinician may be required to provide clinical, in-person interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units. In some institutions/facilities, due to physical plant layout and multi-tiered housing units, the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances may be required.

e. Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose and manage the presenting symptoms, consults with medical personnel regarding the findings of medical examinations and evidence of organic disturbances related to behavior disorders, and with nursing, social work, education, custody and other staff regarding precipitating events, complications, and potential for adjustment.

f. Write clinical reports regarding diagnoses and prognoses and develop treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice.

g. Consult on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, Correctional Facility institutional health care personnel, and other divisions within the department.

h. Document all care provided to the patient, including in-person contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings.

i. Monitor patient progress using Correctional Facility MH approved documentation formatting for progress notes.

j. Effectively apply community standard of practice for non-medical treatment modalities and ethical standards.

k. Perform mental status exam (MSE) in-person clinical interviews.

l. Examine patient information from electronic medical record, inpatient record, custody file, institutional chronos, probation reports, court records, and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient diagnosis and aid in the development of patient treatment plans.

m. Conduct health education and develop additional resources for patients.

n. Assist patients in applying for entitlement benefits community programs, and services.

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o. Facilitate patient transition between various settings within the institution/facility.

p. Perform pre-release functions for releasing patients, to include patient education, while facilitating transition to county MH, county medical services and community MH treatment programs including county addiction services; coordinate discharge planning activities and act as resource on accessing appropriate community support and services to be utilized upon release.

q. Perform medical social work functions as needed.

r. Participate in and/or lead IDTT and other multidisciplinary meetings, develop, monitor, and modify individualized patient treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, identify and recommend appropriate services and level of care based on assessment and, where applicable, civil or penal code commitment.

s. Develop and distribute draft and final discharge plans.

t. Provide information (e.g., appointment documentation, no-shows, etc.) to support staff for data entry.

u. Provide written reports and consult with the Board of Prison Hearings and other Correctional Facility staff.

v. Provide relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients in person, by phone, or by correspondence as approved by the supervisor and only after receiving the patient signed release of information for that specific individual.

w. Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patients, families, and caretakers as assigned by the supervisor in order to enhance effective treatment delivery.

x. Represent the department at formal and informal settings regarding medical, MH, and addiction matters related to clinical social work.

y. Protect and maintain safety and security of property, including documentation of unusual occurrences and inventory control of psychological testing material, reference material, computers, and other equipment.

z. Maintain order and supervise the conduct of persons committed to the institution/facility in order to prevent escapes or injury by these persons to themselves or others.

aa. Give input and assist in the implementation of new programs for the treatment, training, or rehabilitation of patients.

bb. Participate in quality/performance improvement activities, including Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) and Root Cause Analysis (RCAs), as appropriate.

cc. Participate in Unit Classification Committees (UCC) and Institutional Classification Committees (ICC) when required.

dd. When conditions are suspected, adhere to mandated reporting requirements pertaining to staff members delivering MH services, such as reported child abuse, elder abuse, danger to self or others, reporting, and other confidentiality mandates.

LPCC Qualifications: A. All LPCC's assigned to Correctional Facility performing services under this Agreement must have the minimum qualifications outlined below:

1. Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

2. Must have the required licenses, permits, registrations, and/or certifications noted herein.

3. Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, that meets the requirements stipulated in Business and Professional Code

Licenses, Permits, and Certification Requirements: Prior to providing services as outlined in this Agreement, Vendor shall:

1. Ensure that each LPCC shall possess and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners in order to perform services in the State of California.

2. In the event the required licenses, permits, registrations, and/or certifications are to expire, Vendor shall provide current/renewed licenses, permits, registrations, and/or certifications to Correctional Facility not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to their expiration. If, during the course of this Agreement, any of the licenses and/or requirements are found to be inactive or not in compliance, Correctional Facility may withhold payment for services rendered during the expiration period and/or immediately terminate this Agreement.

3. Assume responsibility for verifying through the appropriate licensing boards that no current or unresolved adverse actions have been taken by the State licensing authorities against any LPCC assigned to Correctional Facility, and that all licenses are active and void of misconduct. Correctional Facility may, at its discretion, verify the current status of LPCC assigned.

4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association provider.

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