Co-Therapist In-Home Job Locations US-AL-Lineville Posted Date 1 day ago(11/13/2024 11:34 AM) Job ID 2024-23494 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Clay Outpatient Category Bachelor Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Responsibilities

Case Managers working on the in-home team are responsible for providing linkage to community resources, delivering and arranging necessary transportation, monitoring consumers to ensure placement in the least restrictive environment, and assisting the program therapist in providing outreach therapy services.

 

Essential Functions

Demonstrates the ability to assess and reevaluate the consumer needs utilizing strength and needs assessment (CANS)Provides appropriate linkage to community resourcesMonitors consumers to secure placement in the least restrictive environmentProvides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed in the CANSProvides support on behalf of the consumers in order to secure community resources and needed servicesEffectively collaborates and consults with staff members and outside sources in the delivery and arrangement of case management servicesEvaluates and assists in consumer discharge planningEffectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competenciesDelivers or arranges clinically necessary transportationActs as co-therapist as needed, assisting program therapist in providing outreach therapy servicesProvides crisis intervention and management (with 24 hour availability)Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance case management skillsDocuments in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and comprehensive CANS assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the individualized service planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed and services providedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments legiblyTreats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumer’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm to consumers and familiesEffectively manages caseload based on consumer needsMeets AltaPointe productivity standardsActively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerFollows AltaPointe policies and proceduresAttends to required in-service training and other workshops 

 

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, sitting, and walking which are in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes.There are times when this can be extended to pacing with the consumer (time could be undetermined) and at times sitting and standing can be extended with the employee having the ability to change positions as permitted by the observance and behavior of the consumer at that time.Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side.Occasional need to be able to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position.Occasional need to maintain back extension while being on stomach with one’s own body weight on hips and legs. This position is maintained for several minutes.Occasionally, be able to put one’s own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of one’s body.Occasionally, be able to kneel and reach to same side toward the floor.Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally during shift.Strong grasp is needed to use keys to open doors throughout the facility, and to maintain constant contact with a consumer during a takedown procedure or with other hold techniques.Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during a shift

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline and certification of case management and in home intervention training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health within (6) months of employment. Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license and maintain a clear driving record.

 

Knowledge in child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the child/adolescent population Basic knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development Knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental retardation in the child/adolescent population Basic knowledge of behavior management and parenting issues Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of effects of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues Knowledge of available community resources as applied to child/adolescent