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]