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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$40,888 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
LMHP/LMHP-E
staff to ensure treatment planning meets CPST requirements and remains person-centered, measurable, and responsive to identified needs. Ensure assessments, treatment plans, reassessments, and clinical documentation are completed within required timeframes. Service Authorizations and Utilization Management Coordinate and oversee service authorization and reauthorization processes for Mental Health Skill-Building Services and CPST. Prepare, review, and/or submit clinical documentation necessary to support authorization requests. Ensure authorization requests clearly demonstrate medical necessity and compliance with DMAS and managed care requirements. Track authorization periods, required reassessments, continued-stay reviews, service limits, and expiration dates to reduce interruptions in services. Collaborate with managed care organizations, utilization management entities, clinical staff, and other stakeholders regarding authorization questions, denials, requests for additional information, and service transitions. Monitor utilization patterns and ensure the intensity and frequency of services remain clinically appropriate and consistent with authorized treatment. Compliance and Quality Assurance Ensure program operations comply with applicable DMAS Medicaid requirements, DBHDS licensing regulations, agency policies, professional standards, and payer requirements. Conduct routine review of assessments, individual service plans, progress notes, supervision documentation, authorizations, and other clinical records. Monitor documentation for medical necessity, measurable interventions, individual response, progress toward treatment goals, and appropriate staff credentials. Participate in internal and external audits, licensing reviews, Medicaid reviews, and corrective action processes. Develop and implement corrective actions when compliance or quality concerns are identified Monitor program performance indicators, service utilization, productivity, documentation timeliness, authorization outcomes, and other quality measures. Maintain readiness for DMAS, DBHDS, managed care, and other regulatory reviews Community Collaboration and Care Coordination Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with community partners, referral sources, hospitals, psychiatric providers, primary care providers, case managers, housing providers, crisis services, social service agencies, law enforcement, courts, and other community-based organizations. Represent the program at community meetings, interdisciplinary treatment meetings, stakeholder groups, and agency committees as assigned. Promote effective coordination of care and appropriate transitions between levels of behavioral health services. Educate community partners and referral sources regarding MHSS eligibility, the transition to CPST, referral processes, and available community-based behavioral health resources. Identify gaps in community resources and work collaboratively with agency leadership and community partners to improve access to services. CPST-Specific Leadership Responsibilities Assist in establishing the multidisciplinary CPST team structure and clinical supervision model. Ensure appropriate utilization of LMHP/LMHP-E, QMHP, QMHP-T, and BHT staff according to allowable CPST service components, scope of practice, and final DMAS requirements. Ensure required CPST service components are incorporated into program operations in accordance with final DMAS guidance. Ensure LMHP involvement in assessment, treatment planning, clinical oversight, and other service components requiring licensed staff. Develop processes for BHT staff to provide rehabilitative skills practice and repetition under appropriate clinical supervision when permitted by the individual's service level and treatment plan. Ensure staff complete required statewide CPST training, assessment training, evidence-based practice training, and agency competency requirements. Assist agency leadership in evaluating CPST readiness, staffing capacity, training needs, financial sustainability, service demand, and implementation progress. Remain knowledgeable regarding evolvingDMAS CPST
requirements and recommend operational changes necessary to maintain compliance. Other Duties, as assigned Job Requirements Essential Must pass all required Background Checks. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License with reliable transportation and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier. Must obtain a TB test with satisfactory results within 30 days of employment, and yearly thereafter as required by licensing authority. Education and Experience Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related behavioral health field preferred. Virginia LMHP credential strongly preferred due to the clinical leadership and supervision responsibilities associated with CPST. Licensed eligible will be considered. Demonstrated experience providing services to adults with serious mental illness and individuals with significant behavioral health and functional needs. Experience with community-based behavioral health services, Mental Health Skill-Building Services, CPST, psychiatric rehabilitation, or comparable services strongly preferred. Experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning, Medicaid service authorization, utilization management, and clinical documentation. Supervisory or program leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of DMAS Medicaid requirements, DBHDS licensing regulations, person-centered planning, recovery-oriented services, and community-based behavioral health practices. Must meet all applicable DBHDS, DMAS, Department of Health Professions, and agency requirements for the position.Benefits include:
Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (TLC Anthem BCBS) Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12+ paid holidays, PTO accrued monthly) Professional development opportunities Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Work site qualified under NHSC, click the link to check eligibility for loan forgiveness http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/ The agency of MPNN Behavioral Health maintains a drug free workplace. Benefits listed are for full time qualifying employees. EOEBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance