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AltaPointe Health

Therapist, South Mobile (Bayou La Batre)

AltaPointe Health, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, United States, 36509

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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.