AltaPointe Health
Therapist, South Mobile (Bayou La Batre)
AltaPointe Health, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, United States, 36509
Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM IV- TR diagnosis
Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer and family/guardian, as indicated
Provides individual, group, family and play therapy mode, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
Provides outreach services to consumers and their families according to their needs
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Effectively demonstrates the application of child, adolescent, and adult specific competencies
Supervision and Consultation:
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance clinical skills
Clinical Record Keeping:
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Documents legibly
Case Load Management:
Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
Staffs cases with treatment team and supervisor routinely
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm to consumers and families
Adopts a team work approach with coworkers
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.
Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM IV- TR diagnosis
Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer and family/guardian, as indicated
Provides individual, group, family and play therapy mode, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
Provides outreach services to consumers and their families according to their needs
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Effectively demonstrates the application of child, adolescent, and adult specific competencies
Supervision and Consultation:
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance clinical skills
Clinical Record Keeping:
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Documents legibly
Case Load Management:
Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
Staffs cases with treatment team and supervisor routinely
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm to consumers and families
Adopts a team work approach with coworkers
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.