Therapist, Family Medicine Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 3 hours ago(10/14/2024 10:37 PM) Job ID 2024-23278 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Accordia - Family Medicine Category Master Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours 8:00-5:00 Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provides effective clinical assessment of served populationsFormulates evidence-based clinical treatment plan in collaboration with patientUtilizes assessment data to support a DSM-5 diagnosisProvides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing clinical evident therapeutic models and theories according to patient needs as stated in the treatment planEffectively collaborates with the Family Medicine treatment team in effort to provide integrated healthcareProvides patient centered safety planning and safety resources appropriate for populationsEvaluates patient’s treatment for discharge planningAssures that program standards and objectives are metPlans and develops creative and relevant therapeutic interventions according to patient’s abilities and needsDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively collaborates with community resources to ensure wholistic care and assess for needed referral needs of patient Tracks clinical outcomesEffectively demonstrates the application of adult and child/adolescent specific competencies Adheres 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/Accordia Health policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the treatment planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, patient problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques usedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments legibly and clinically

 Case Load Management:

Effectively manages caseload for quality, standards, and identifying patient needs Meets AltaPointe/Accordia Health clinical productivity standards

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

Treats 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 familiesAdopts a team work approach with coworkers

 Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

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

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline. Licensure preferred, or eligible for licensure process for specific discipline.  Knowledge in adult, child and adolescent specialties as outlined below:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in child, adolescent and adult populationsBasic knowledge of substance-related and addictive disordersKnowledge of integrated-care practices within primary-care settingBasic knowledge of senior adult mental health symptomology and disordersKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventionsKnowledge of community resources as applied to the child/adolescent and adult populationsKnowledge of educational methods appropriate to adult and child/adolescent populationsKnowledge of growth and development as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of the patient’s developmentKnowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities child/adolescent populationKnowledge of family dynamic and parenting skills Knowledge of effects and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglectKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of private insurance for mental health servicesKnowledge of FQHD, CCBHC, and Joint Commission standards