Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) - Outpatient Clinics

About Our Partner LAKE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – Lake County, CA Lake County Behavioral Health Services provides recovery-oriented behavioral health care for Lake County Medi-Cal recipients, including Specialty Mental Health Services and Substance Use Disorder Services for people of all ages experiencing moderate to severe mental illness and children with significant emotional disturbance. Its mission is to improve quality of life for people in Lake County experiencing mental illness or substance use disorder through recovery-oriented services. Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) Job Duties Include Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans. Interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria. Provides initial assessment, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual, and group therapy for children and/or adults; Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment. Contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per Code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the Office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided. Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs. Serves as a consultant for department personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Methods, practices and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to, the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available public and private community resources. Methods used in identification of clients’ individual, social, and behavioral problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Ability To Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for county clients. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. The Benefits $93,000 Annually for Full-Time Unlicensed LPHA telehealth (40-hours/week) W-2 Employees $98,000 Annually for Full-Time Unlicensed LPHA in-person(40-hours/week) W-2 Employees $105,000 Annually for Full-Time Unlicensed LPHA telehealth (40-hours/week) W-2 Employees $110,000 Annually for Full-Time Unlicensed LPHA in-person (40-hours/week) W-2 Employees Additional productivity premiums added to compensation, up to $35.00 additional per hour rate Additional premium added for bilingual Spanish speakers Attractive 401K and Company Match THE AREA Lake County offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle with dramatic scenery, unique geology, and a significantly lower cost of living than neighboring North Bay counties. The "Bass Capital of the West": Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake completely within California and, at an estimated 2.5 million years old, ranks among the oldest lakes in North America. It is an internationally recognized destination for trophy largemouth bass fishing and watersports. Often dubbed California’s "high-elevation wine country," Lake County’s volcanic soils, high UV index, and wide day-to-night temperature swings produce award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc without the commercial crowds or high tasting fees of neighboring Napa. Dominating the skyline is Mount Konocti, a dormant volcano. The surrounding region is also home to part of The Geysers, the largest geothermal field in the world.