Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional 1-4 HX

Job Title	Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional 1 HX	Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional 2 HX	Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional 3 HX	Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional 4 HX
Job Code	4461	4462	4463	4464
Bargaining Unit	HX	HX	HX	HX
FLSA	Non-Exempt	Non-Exempt	Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.	Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope	Under close supervision, acquiring the skills and knowledge in profession. May be obtaining hours for licensure or certification in a behavioral health counseling field. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.	Uses professional concepts to evaluate and deliver educational / behavioral interventions. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Normally, you would use the bargaining unit job code for work covered by the title. If this is a position that is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), because they are: 1) Confidential – meaning employee’s duties normally require access to confidential information which contributes significantly to the development of management’s positions in bargaining or grievances; or 2) the employee is employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees or 3) Supervisory – supervises employee as regular part of the job duties, then you would be the generic title without the HX ending.	Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional to evaluate, treat and assess patients with range of mental health disorders. Resolves a wide range of issues. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and approach to treatment and / or program administration. Normally, you would use the bargaining unit job code for work covered by the title. If this is a position that is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), because they are: 1) Confidential – meaning employee’s duties normally require access to confidential information which contributes significantly to the development of management’s positions in bargaining or grievances; or 2) the employee is employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees or 3) Supervisory – supervises employee as regular part of the job duties, then you would be the generic title without the HX ending.	May function as a program manager or administrator of a psychiatric department or clinic. May lead in planning and coordinating the work of a multidisciplinary treatment staff. Assists with long-term planning; revises / implements new procedures; conducts training for professional and paraprofessional staff members; and provides psychotherapeutic treatment with emphasis on the most severely disturbed and high-risk cases. Normally, you would use the bargaining unit job code for work covered by the title. If this is a position that is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), because they are: 1) Confidential – meaning employee’s duties normally require access to confidential information which contributes significantly to the development of management’s positions in bargaining or grievances; or 2) the employee is employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees or 3) Supervisory – supervises employee as regular part of the job duties, then you would be the generic title without the HX ending.
Key Responsibilities	Under close direction of supervisor learns to deliver educational / behavioral interventions to patients / participants according to protocol. Under close direction of supervisor, learns to develop and implement learning activities. Under close supervision, learns to conduct patient intake and document appropriately for clinician review. Supports coordination of care with family, clinicians and agencies. Receives regular feedback on clinical techniques employed on assigned cases. Learns to record patient progress documentation accurately and according to protocol. Supports performance improvement programs and activities. Identifies issues and recommends solutions. Assists in implementing specialized programs. Learns to develop and implement intervention strategies.	Under direction of supervisor delivers educational / behavioral interventions to patients / participants according to protocol. Develops and implements learning activities. Conducts patient intake and documents appropriately for clinician review. Supports coordination of care with family, clinicians and agencies. Receives regular feedback on clinical techniques employed on assigned cases. Records patient progress documentation accurately and according to protocol. Works with a variety of behavioral health programs and activities. Identifies issues and recommends solutions. Assists in implementing specialized programs. Assists in developing and implementing intervention strategies.	Gathers patient history and conducts evaluations to assist in planning therapeutic interventions. Participates in planning, implementing, evaluating and revising treatment plans. Promotes coordination of care between psychiatric services and programs. Conducts individual and group treatment / activities. Supports coordination of care with family, clinicians and agencies. Assesses impact of intervention / treatment and evaluates patient progress. Completes patient / participant progress reports. Supports performance improvement programs and activities. Develops recommendations for new programs or workflows. Identifies issues and recommends solutions. Develops proposals for new processes or procedures based on best practices. Assists in developing and implementing intervention strategies. May train and supervise intervention providers. Teaches families to deliver / implement interventions. Supports clinical research studies. Participates in statistical data collection. Participates in team meetings and work groups. Supports public / community agencies with program / intervention implementation.	Conducts patient evaluations. Assesses suitability for inpatient / outpatient care and need for additional services including psychiatric intervention. Formulates and implements patient treatment plans. Conducts individual, family and group therapy / treatment. Provides patient / family education and support. Conducts individual and group treatment / activities for patients at the highest level of complexity of care. Supports coordination of care with family, clinicians and agencies. Assesses impact of intervention / treatment of most advanced cases and evaluates patient progress. Completes patient / participant progress reports. Participates in program development and administration. Oversees utilization of resources, quality of care, institutional and regulatory compliance. Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support new or innovative programs. May lead intervention teams. Supervises and / or coordinates activities of licensed clinicians, counselors and / or intervention specialists and / or externs in a program / unit. Provides clinical guidance and oversight. Initiates and designs clinical research studies. Oversees testing and statistical data collection. Serves on multi-disciplinary committees and represents program / unit internally and with community agencies. Leads / participates in community outreach / program implementation.
Education	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Advanced degree in related area	Advanced degree in related area
Licensure			Licensed in behavioral health discipline.	Licensed in behavioral health discipline.