Therapist, Adult Outpatient Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 19 hours ago(10/2/2024 11:47 AM) Job ID 2024-23239 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Adult Outpatient Services - Mobile/Gordon Smith Category Master Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00- 4:30 Overview

Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumerUtilizes assessment data to support a DSM 5 diagnosisFormulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumerProvides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment planDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical servicesEvaluates the consumer for discharge planningEffectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competenciesAdheres to professional code of ethics

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the treatment planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques usedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments legibly

Case Load Management:

Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needsMeets AltaPointe productivity standards

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumers privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists visitors and consumers as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerAccesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needsFollows AltaPointe policies and proceduresMaintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends to required in-services and workshops Qualifications

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline required.

Licensed Clinical Social Work or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment.

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult populationBasic knowledge of the nature of addiction for referral purposesBasic knowledge of Senior Adult issues for referral purposesKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practiceKnowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults and senior adults with psychiatric disorders