CLINICIAN

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Clinician performs behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, service coordination, counseling, therapy, treatment monitoring, and discharge planning activities. This position provides clinical services to individuals, families, and groups requiring therapeutic intervention and coordinates care with interdisciplinary treatment team members. The Clinician supports recovery-oriented treatment and assists consumers in managing behavioral health, emotional, developmental, and co-occurring conditions. The position may serve as a team lead or provide guidance to less experienced staff when assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts intake, screening, assessment, and referral activities for consumers seeking services.
• Completes comprehensive clinical assessments to determine service eligibility, identify needs, establish diagnoses, and determine service priorities.
• Develops person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with consumers and relevant supports.
• Establishes measurable treatment goals and objectives based upon assessment findings.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy services.
• Evaluates, facilitates, coordinates, and monitors treatment services and consumer progress.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable laws.
• Modifies interventions and treatment approaches to address barriers and promote positive clinical outcomes.
• Ensures treatment plans remain current and services are authorized prior to delivery.
• Provides clinically appropriate services that meet professional standards of care and payer requirements.
• Coordinates discharge planning and continuity of care activities.
• Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary treatment team members including psychiatrists, nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, paraprofessionals, quality staff, and leadership.
• Accurately documents services and treatment activities within required timelines.
• Maintains all documentation in accordance with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Ensures service documentation accurately reflects treatment goals, interventions, and outcomes.
• Maintains productivity standards and annual billed service expectations established by the organization.
• Participates in clinical staffing meetings, treatment reviews, and case consultations.
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations and participates in crisis intervention activities as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices, evidence-based interventions, and regulatory requirements.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of agency, state, and federal behavioral health policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnostic criteria and clinical assessment processes.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment models and therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects.
• Knowledge of behavioral health standards, recovery principles, and person-centered care.
• Knowledge of current DSM diagnostic criteria and classification systems.
• Knowledge of family dynamics, support systems, and community resources.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of psychological testing concepts and evaluation processes.
• Ability to complete psychosocial assessments and formulate clinical impressions.
• Ability to develop effective treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Ability to implement treatment interventions and behavioral support plans.
• Ability to coordinate care across disciplines and service providers.
• Ability to identify consumer strengths, needs, barriers, and risk factors.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals to community resources and support services.
• Ability to facilitate support groups and educational activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and clinical ethics.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage a clinical caseload.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to provide consultation and guidance regarding clinical issues.

Primary Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Conducts behavioral health assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
• Develops and manages individualized treatment plans.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy services.
• Coordinates treatment services and interdisciplinary care.
• Maintains documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in crisis intervention and discharge planning activities.
• Monitors consumer progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Supports quality improvement and organizational performance initiatives.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Accountability/Responsibility
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Creative Thinking
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analytical Data Gathering
• Job Knowledge
• Judgment
• Professionalism
• Quality/Quantity of Work

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution; AND
• Two (2) years of related behavioral health experience; OR
• Master’s degree from an accredited program and actively pursuing professional licensure in the area of assignment.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.

Upon appointment to the position, the employee assumes responsibility for meeting and maintaining all minimum qualification requirements, including applicable certifications, licenses, continuing education, competency validations, and mandatory annual or recurrent training. Failure to maintain such requirements may affect eligibility to perform assigned duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None. May provide guidance, consultation, or lead responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

This position operates in office, clinic, consumer home, and community-based settings. The role routinely uses computers, telephones, printers, photocopiers, scanners, and related technology. Occasional travel between Gateway locations and throughout the community may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequently walks, sits, stands, and kneels.
• Occasionally climbs, balances, bends, and stoops.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 15 pounds.
• Works at a computer for extended periods.
• Frequently utilizes fine hand-eye coordination, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Travels between Gateway sites and community locations as required.
• Works in indoor and community-based environments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Gateway CSB promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Terms & Conditions:

• Reports to work when scheduled and begins and ends work as expected.
• Reports anticipated tardiness or absence to the supervisor.
• Observes policies regarding meal and break periods.
• Uses work time appropriately and efficiently.
• Requests and utilizes leave appropriately.
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with site dress code requirements.
• Observes health, safety, and sanitation policies.
• Performs work according to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensures licensure and certification are current and active without suspension or revocation throughout employment.
• Ensures compliance with required training, including new employee orientation.
• Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours.
• Does not report to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Adheres to Gateway’s Standards of Conduct 3.13 and Employee Ethics 3.23.
• May be required to remain at or return to work during agency incidents or emergencies and may work non-traditional schedules as necessary to support agency operations.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.