About CLAREMATRIX:CLAREMATRIX CM is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionatetreatmentrecoveryandpreventionservicesforalcoholismandsubstanceuse to individuals families and the community.

Since 1970 CLAREMATRIX has provided quality substance use and mental health treatment to men women and youth in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate committed results-oriented team of counselors therapists and administrators CLAREMATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in evidence-basedtreatmentpracticesandcontinuestobreaknewgroundintheareasofpositive outcomes outreach and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica CA CLAREMATRIX maintains multiple facilities in the Southern California region providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion Teamwork Integrity Empowerment Adaptability and Equality.

The following is representative of the duties responsibilities and requirements of the job but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Clinical Services the Behavioral Health Clinician BHC plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of participants receiving services at our outpatient program. The BHC provides behavioral and mental health services including therapy crisis intervention and case management delivering evidence-based trauma-informed and person-centered therapeutic interventions to adults with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Toperformthisjobsuccessfullyanindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessentialfunction with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties responsibilities knowledge skill and/orabilityrequired.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide direct service and within scope of practice by spending the majority of their time conducting and documenting clinical assessments and client evaluations. A BHC I may only perform the following under supervision.

1. Clinical Quality Care Delivery

   1. Assessment: Conduct assessments and evaluations with new and existing clients. Performdutieswithintimeframes to meet service may include but are not limited to Mental Health Status Exam Biopsychosocial interviews assessment scales app health scales Columbia Suicide Severity PHQ Beck Regression and Beck Anxiety.
   2. Therapy: Provides therapeutic interventions including evidence-based practices for substance use and psychological disorders.
      1. Crisis and Clinical Support to Programs: Meet clinical and mental health needs as they arise conducting crisis intervention sessions.
      2. Individual Sessions: Conduct mental health evaluation assessments and individual sessions. Determine if and provide family and/or couple counseling as needed.
      3. Group Facilitation: Conduct group counseling and educational groups.

1. Case Management

   1. ASAM and Treatment Plans: Review and finalize ASAM and Treatment Plans.
   2. Utilization: Perform utilization reviews and discharge summaries. Ensure charts meet quality management standards per regular utilization review and/or chart review process including completion of review tools within designated timeframe.
   3. EHR: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant care in electronic health records (EMR).
   4. Shift Reports: Provide clear and concise shift reports to ensure continuity of care.

1. Documentation and Billing
   1. EHR: Utilizing the EHR the BHC has responsibility and oversight for ensuring the proper correct and timely

documentation of all notes and administration of participants medical records maintaining compliance with municipal state and federal regulations and maintaining accurate and complete proper documentation for all participant encounters.

1. Safety and Compliance

1. Compliance: Ensures program compliance with all CLAREMATRIX Policies and Procedures. The BHC must adhere to all state and federal regulations and prioritize participant safety and dignity in all aspects of care. Adhere to and ensure all staff follows all safety rules and regulations.
2. HIPPA Compliance: Secures participant information and maintains strict participant confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and ensuring participant information is kept confidential.
3. Professional Behavior: Ensures strict maintenance of professional boundaries following established limits and guidelines for appropriate behavior with participants ensuring a safe and ethical environment by clearly separating the professional role from personal interactions and protecting the participants privacy and dignity. Boundaries typically include but are not limited to personal disclosure limits physical touch restrictions and clear communication about the professional nature of the relationship.
4. Safety Standards: Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLAREMATRIX standards OSHA CAL-OSHA and all regulatory requirements.
5. Incident reports: Complete incident reports timely and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration
   1. Communication: Collaborate with nurses therapists and other clinical providers to communicate participant changes needs updates and progress. Respond to staff and participants in a professional and courteous manner.
   2. Meetings: Participate in staff meetings one-on-one meetings with supervisors and other meetings as required.
   3. Education and Training: Participate in ongoing training team meetings and certifications to maintain eligibility for the role.

Secondary Areas of Responsibility

Other duties as assigned

1. Qualifications
   1. Must have a current valid and unrestricted mental health license in the State of California as designated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to qualify as a BHC II. Qualifying licensure includes LCSW LMFT and LPCC. To qualify as a BHC I you must have a current valid and unrestricted registration as an ACSW or AMFT.
   2. Must have current and valid First Aid and CPR certification.

BHC II

BHC I

Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders (SUD).

Familiarity with co-occurring mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders (SUD).

Knowledge of ASAM criteria and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Familiarity with ASAM criteria and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Knowledge of Title 22 DHCS and Joint Commission or CARF standards.

Familiarity with Title 22 DHCS and Joint Commission or CARF standards.

Experience with electronic health records EHR.

Familiarity with electronic health records EHR.

Effective communication organizational and time-management skills.

Effective communication organizational and time-management skills.

Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Organized and detailed oriented.

Organized and detailed oriented.

Self-motivated and able to effectively carry out job duties and responsibilities.

Self-motivated and able to effectively carry out job duties and responsibilities.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand walk and reach with arms and hands overhead or below the waist. The employee is rarely required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is rarely required to lift carry push or pull up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Medical History:

All employees who have or require contact with participants or in food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. A health screening report will be provided upon hire. For all residential and detox employees a health screeningreport willbecompletedandsignedoffbyamedicalpractitionerforclearance. All employees will complete a self-report screening questionnaire.

A TBtestwill be conductedunderlicensedmedicalsupervisionnotmorethan60calendardays prior to 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis with a known record of tuberculosis or a record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff has completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy the staff shall be required to obtain within 45 calendar days of employment a chest x-ray result and a physicians statement that the incumbent does not have tuberculosis and has not been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physiciansstatementshallberenewed annually.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLAREMATRIX facilities in Ontario California. This job is primarily an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic. The work requires the ability to work in a confined area. The work environment may involve exposure to participants experiencing challenging behaviors including occasional acts of aggression. While performing the responsibilities of the job the work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer: The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship for the Company. Furthermore job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Conclusion:This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the functions job responsibilities and expectations of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications skills efforts duties responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.