Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

Key Accountability-Program Level

• Role models professionalism for all disciplines; uses positive, proactive communication; is approachable; uses well-developed stress management skills; professional presentation reflects UnityPoint Health mission, vision and values, creating an environment of trust and collaboration

• Is visible and accessible to staff on a regular basis

• Is available to staff by phone or arranges for such coverage during open program hours

• Assures that scheduling and staffing is timely, proactive, cost-effective, and meets the needs of the clients served

• Provides regularly scheduled supervision to program staff. Documents supervision in a compliant manner.

• Provides initial and ongoing training to program staff

• Monitors staff work regularly to ensure quality, compliance, and productivity benchmarks are met.

• Reviews clinical documentation for medical necessity and appropriate treatment recommendations, assumes responsibility as the LPHA if applicable

• Recruits/retains high performing staff and ensures high staff performance by holding staff accountable

• Conducts annual performance reviews

• Delivers patient care if/when necessary and assumes a leadership role in a clinical crisis situation

Key Accountability-Meet quality, compliance, and financial targets

• Participates in applicable trainings, teleconferences, and meetings.

• Prepares reports on activities and work group activities as needed.
• Ensures program meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.
• Informs manager and director of key components of the program.

• Ensures that individual and program productivity levels are met monthly.

• Holds staff accountable for individual productivity and compliance targets.

• Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives to ensure program is meeting quality, compliance, and productivity benchmarks.

• Participates in chart compliance reviews, analyzes results, and completes action plan for improvement

30%

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, OSHA, HFS, DHS, DMH, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in behavioral health.

License(s)/Certification(s):

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  CADC required within 2 years of employment.

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  Obtain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Illinois within 3 years of employment in the position.

Current licensure in good standing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Illinois.

Current CADC.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.