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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

LAMP Community Posting


Quality Assurance Clinician
Job Description

Job Title:        Quality Assurance Clinician
Dept:               Wellness Center
Status:             Half-time/Exempt

SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance Clinician will provide review and oversight of Medi-Cal documentation and client records to ensure Lamp operates a high-quality Wellness Center that meets or exceeds DMH and Medi-Cal standards for documentation.  The Clinician will also provide Wellness Center staff consultation and trainings as it applies to meeting Medi-Cal and DMH documentation standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
            Review all Medi-Cal documentation including weekly progress notes, Adult Initial Assessments, Annual Assessment Updates, Client Care Coordination Plans, Discharge Summaries, and all other clinical and administrative forms associated with the client record
            Track and monitor documentation due dates and annual cycle dates
            Track and reconcile SFPR function on paperwork, and collect signatures for documentation when needed
            Audit charts and reconcile findings to county and state requirements and ensure presence of required documentation
            Assists in the development and drafting of policies and procedures for the Quality Assurance function
            Gathers data and completes and submits monthly reports on quality assurance activities
            Identifies need for and provides documentation trainings
            Attends Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Quality Improvement Committee for respective service provider area to maintain a working knowledge of requirements

Requirements
            LCSW or MSW (Supervision hours are not available for this position.)
            One year full-time, post-graduate experience working with Medi-Cal/DMH documentation, including both direct practice and review
            Leadership and training skills to effect change where needed in documentation functions.
            Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and needs.
            Outstanding clinical review and strong team-building skills
            Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications
            Highly detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
            Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision


WORK ENVIRONMENT
            Field ( may need to travel) and indoor office environment
            Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
            Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
            May need to bend, stoop, twist , and sit throughout the day

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES
               Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
               Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
               Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
               Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
               Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
               Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
               Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication
               Work with minimum supervision
               Perform other duties as assigned

Contact:  Leah Carroll [leahc@lampcommunity.org]







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