Clinical Consultant

@ CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness

Clinical Consultant - Risk Management

The Clinical Consultant plays a key role in ensuring the integrity and quality of clinical documentation and service delivery within CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness. This position is responsible for conducting regular audits, overseeing the Utilization Review program, and supporting policy development and clinical improvement projects.

Essential Functions

• Conduct regular audits of client treatment plans for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify documentation errors and assist clinicians in updates.
• Support clinical teams to improve documentation quality and compliance.
• Oversee the Utilization Review program to monitor service delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership on clinical policy revisions and implementations.
• Assist with clinical projects and provide consultation on program design.

Skills & Abilities

A Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work, or counseling is required along with 3-5 years of clinical experience. Licensure as a master level clinician with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board is required, with LSCSW or LP preferred.

Computer Skills & Additional Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office and basic computer fluency is necessary. The candidate must work independently as well as collaboratively, especially when handling cases of severe mental illness and emotional disturbances.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is based in a professional office setting with standard equipment. Occasional travel for audits or training is expected. Physical requirements include the ability to move light loads, stand, walk, and perform detailed documentation work.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Utilization Review
• Documentation
• Audits
• Policy Development
• Compliance
• Collaboration
• Communication