Clinical Care Consultant - Part-Time

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Qualifications:

Master’s and/or doctorate degree in a clinical mental health field from an accredited institution., Current state license or certification to practice as a mental health practitioner., Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post-graduation, with specialized training in phone counseling., Excellent communication skills and strong computer proficiency..

Key responsabilities:

  • Provide telephonic consultation, assessment, and referrals for high-risk individuals.
  • Conduct clinical reviews and follow-up on urgent and emergent cases.
  • Assist in training new Customer Service and Intake Clinicians in case and crisis management.
  • Collaborate with managers and HR on challenging workplace issues and provide clinical recommendations.

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Lucet (formerly New Directions + Tridiuum) SME http://lucethealth.com/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

Who We Are

At Lucet, we are industry leaders in behavioral health, dedicated to helping people live healthy, balanced lives. Our purpose is to advocate for and improve the overall well-being of those we serve, through balanced treatment of the mind and body.

When you join Lucet, you become a valued member of our team, serving more than 15 million people across the U.S. Our employees have a passion for helping others - and it shows. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we are inspired by our members, putting them first in everything we do. From day one, you'll see firsthand the impact you have on our members, knowing you can make a true difference in their lives.

Why join our team at Lucet?

We are a team of collaborative and hard-working professionals working to improve behavioral health outcomes working in a fast-paced and changing environment. At Lucet, no two days are the same. If you find joy in meaningful work and delivering excellent results, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

We are looking for top-tier skills and experience in our remote-work environment and that’s because we offer top-tier compensation and benefits, which include:

  • Hourly compensation between $33.50 - $36.00, PLUS a quarterly performance-based, discretionary incentive. Compensation is dependent on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills, education/degrees, certifications, prior experience, market data, and other relevant factors.
  • 401(k) with competitive employer match
  • Company paid life and disability insurance, wellbeing incentives, and parental leave
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off including paid time off for volunteering
  • Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

What You Will Do - Essential Functions

The Clinical Care Consultant will be responsible for handling telephone contacts that require a counselor at the time of the call and follow-up with sensitive cases.

  • Provides telephonic consultation, assessment, and referrals for high risk individuals
  • Conducts clinical reviews on high risk cases
  • Provides clinical follow up and case management on Urgent and Emergent cases not assigned to Field Staff, including priority cases (risk of harm, child abuse, domestic violence abuse, duty to warn and substance use)
  • Provides in the moment consultation/collaboration on cases and emergency care coordination for Intake Clinicians
  • Provides aid on behalf of Customer Service/Intake Clinicians experiencing system issues and triaging of service center issues
  • Assists Training Coordinator with case and crisis management training for new hire Customer Service and Intake Clinicians
  • Functions as subject matter expert on Service Center Day to day operations regarding USPS book of business for Customer Service and Intake Clinicians
  • Provides clinical consultation to managers, supervisors and HR on any challenging workplace issues; including critical incidents and management referrals.
  • Assesses for and provides appropriate clinical recommendations and referral resources for clients needing services beyond the EAP benefit or scope
  • Demonstrates a professional knowledge of mental health diagnosis and treatment modalities in an EAP context
  • Demonstrates clinical expertise in response to a variety of circumstances ranging from crisis intervention to routine business matters
  • Provides brief or problem focused interventions.
  • Demonstrates consistency in professional demeanor in response to all calls regardless of the nature or circumstances of the call
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the range of mental health and EAP benefits provided and coordinates care with community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs and community support services
  • Completes appropriate documentation in clinical systems in compliance with USPS policy, regulatory standards
  • Demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks and software systems in a fast-paced changing environment
  • Demonstrates ability and willingness to work with a multi-disciplinary team, participates in staff meetings and presents clinical cases to staff upon request of supervisor
  • Adheres to the policies and procedures for case management activities as well as screening, triage and referral activities, including timeliness of activities/services and accuracy of documentation
  • Adhere to Lucet’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Behaviors, Code of Ethical Business Conduct, and Compliance Program.
  • Comply with all Federal and applicable State and local laws and Lucet Policies and Procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information, and other designated information

Who You Are

  • Required Qualifications
    • This position is a federally contracted position with the United States Postal Service. which has specific requirements for all candidates which include:
      • The ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen prior to their date of hire.
      • The ability to undergo a Public Trust background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication.
      • US Citizenship for at least 5 years.
    • A master’s and/or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the corresponding professional association(s) in a clinical mental health field
    • A current state license or state certification to practice as a mental health practitioner (e.g., social worker, clinical psychologist, marriage and family counselor and professional counselor) in the state(s) where practice takes place. If such licensure/certification is not available in that state, the individual will hold appropriate certification from a recognized national certification organization or board.
    • Authority to practice at the independent level without requiring state-mandated clinical supervision.
    • Demonstrated capability to complete accurate bio-psychosocial assessments, including substance abuse assessments.
    • Specialized experience and/or training in phone counseling
    • A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience after receiving the graduate degree
    • Counselors will be knowledgeable about federal and state laws governing privacy, confidentiality, duty to warn and child and elder abuse reporting requirements
    • The clinician will be bound by the laws of confidentiality and will discuss no specific clinical information with the referring supervisor unless the client has signed an authorization to use and disclose form authorizing the disclosure of specific information
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Strong computer skills
  • Someone who embodies our values by:
    • Serving everyone with compassion and leading with empathy.
    • Stepping up and creating value by taking charge and acting when there is an opportunity.
    • Adapting in a changing world by recognizing our responsibility to be agile and respond quickly.
    • Nurturing growth and belonging by respecting and celebrating everyone for who they are.
  • Competencies
    • Reliability
    • Assertiveness
    • Ability to work autonomously
    • Team player
    • Willingness to take initiative
    • Strong work ethic
    • Professionalism
    • Ability to prioritize and make efficient use of time
    • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
    • Working Conditions:
    • Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment- not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
    • Frequent exposure to VDT screen
    • Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, copier, computer and fax machine

    We encourage applicants with a range of experiences who can demonstrate how their qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role.

    This position will accept and review new applications and resumes no less than 5 business days after the original posting date and may remain open an extended period of time with no set end date based on the level of interest.

    Required profile

    Experience

    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Professionalism
    • Adaptability
    • Communication
    • Multitasking
    • Assertiveness
    • Teamwork
    • Strong Work Ethic
    • Time Management
    • Reliability
    • Social Skills

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