Clinician I Role

Phase 0: Pre-Onboarding

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Phase Overview

In this training phase, Clinicians focus on providing onboarding documentation necessary for credentialing and paneling. Clinicians will also begin to develop a general understanding of school-based mental health and wellness, recognizing the intersection between healthcare and education systems.

Phase Objectives

  1. Provide necessary onboarding documentation for credentialing and paneling

  2. Develop general understanding of school-based mental health and wellness

  3. Develop general understanding of the intersection and integration of healthcare and education systems

  4. Develop general understanding of clinical role in healthcare billing

STEP 1

Receive Job Description

Thoroughly review the job description provided to gain a clear overview of responsibilities and expectations. Develop a basic understanding of the Clinician role to ensure duties can be performed effectively. This foundational knowledge is crucial for fulfilling the position's requirements and contributing to the team's success.

    • Review job description

    • Ensure basic understanding of Clinician role

STEP 2

Review Centers of Wellness Website

Explore the Centers of Wellness website to become familiar with the content and resources. Identify specific topics that resonate with you and prepare to share insights during the SCOW Orientation, as this will help facilitate meaningful discussions and enhance your understanding of key wellness concepts.

  • • Explore SCOW

    • Identify topic/site elements that resonate and be prepared to share them at Orientation

STEP 3

Submit Documents for Credentialing

(For HRSA Approved Sites)

Complete the necessary documents for healthcare credentialing. This step is necessary to obtain authorization to provide clinical services in schools. Your timely submission of these documents will help expedite your approval.

  • • Complete county-specific credentialing application

    • Apply as a Medi-Cal provider within PAVE’s system

    • Enroll within the CAQH ProView system

    • Apply for National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

STEP 4

Compile, Complete, and Submit Documents to Designated Program Analyst for Credentialing:

Gather and finalize the required documents listed below, then submit them to the designated Program Analyst for the credentialing process. This ensures all necessary paperwork is in order for proper evaluation and approval.

    • Resume

    • Government-issued photo ID

    • Documentation of current PPD results (TB test)

    • Pocket License (LMFT, LCSW, ACSW, AMFT)

    • Individual Practitioner Information Special Training

    • Copy of diploma or transcripts from school where degree was obtained

STEP 5

Onboarding Support

Understand who to contact for support during the onboarding process. Clinicians are given specific administrative points of contact within the program to facilitate efficient communication and support. These contacts are essential for addressing administrative needs and obtaining necessary information.

    • Receive program administrators’ points of contact

    • Coordinate with administrative staff to retrieve technology (phone, computer, fob, lock box, badge)