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]