MENTAL HEALTH QUALITY ASSURANCE THERAPIST

Now Hiring: EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Claremont, CA 91711

We are currently looking for a qualified Enhanced Mental Health Services Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Mental Health team. The EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist shall be responsible for the overall coordination of clinical day-to-day quality assurance operations of the Mental Health Services Program, including utilization review coordination and continuous quality improvement services. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Become knowledgeable of rules and regulations governing the program and County contracts to ensure that Trinity meets treatment and documentation standards.
• Participate in all appropriate or required committees and meetings, including county QA (as scheduled).
• Perform Quality Assurance on Mental Health documentation and reporting/billing compliance. Ensure accuracy of billing and tracking information; accuracy and timely submission of County mandated data collection requirements. Collect and analyze data on clinical outcomes, service delivery, and compliance measures.
• Document QA review findings related to Mental Health standards and/or State laws, and report to Clinical Coordinator and Director of Mental Health Services.
• Assist with the approval and co-signing for assessments, treatment plans, and other documents as needed.
• Conduct training on clinical documentation standards and best practices for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records. Interface as needed with the Treatment Team including the Clinical Coordinator, other therapists, the Psychiatric and Nursing staff, and the Administrative Staff, informally as well as in Treatment Planning Conferences.

Skills/Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling or closely related field. Clinical License (LMFT, LSCW, LPCC or Licensed Psychologist) required.
• Sufficient experience and credentials to provide the state required clinical hours of supervision to Associate Therapists, required.
• Must have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges, and families.
• The EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist will be trained in CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hiring in the event that they do not have current certification.
• Experience with Department of Mental Health policies and procedures preferred.
• Must have a special interest in working with youth and must fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Writing, verbal skills, and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older, able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check; Child Abuse Index check.
• Must hold a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history, be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Pay rate: $78,000

Why Work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at trinityys.org.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

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