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- Tuscaloosa, AL -
- Competencies:In-depth knowledge of medications: medical - purpose for usage,
- Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH
clinician ii - Tuscaloosa, AL , USA, United States - Indian Rivers Mental Health Center
Description
Clinician II - Children's TherapistChildren's Services
Full-Time: 40 hours
Monday - Friday; 7:30am to 4:30pm
psychotropic - purpose for usage, administration details, possible
complications, side effects and interactions.
In-depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and
treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment.
Excellent ability to work within the agency to effectively serve the needs
of the consumers.
Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from
information obtained from consumers, their family members (when appropriate) and
past and present referral resources.
Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative,
supportive manner.
Must be able to successfully meet State training requirements to ensure the
delivery of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery services to
individuals within the agency's target populations.
Must possess effective understanding of school policy and procedures.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks.
Must possess excellent ability to comprehend and maintain program standards.
Knowledgeable in cultural diversity.
Competent computer skills.
Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved
Department of Mental Health Assessment, (CANS ASSESSMENT).
Provide the appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment
plan to guide the client through the continuum of care.
If intervention is not within the departmental scope of services, ensure
that client is linked to the appropriate resource.
Complete appropriate reviews of clinical documentation at all times; reviews
should assess client's response to treatment, the accuracy of previously defined
goals, objectives and interventions, and support the need to continue or
discontinue any part of the treatment plan.
Complete documentation within established times per Indian Rivers' policy.
Ensure complete and accurate data is maintained in AVATAR, (diagnosis
approval, admission flow, open episodes, enrollment)
Attend and actively participate in SBMH meetings, treatment team meetings,
I.E.P. meetings, etc. as assigned.
Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
Always demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work
assignments.
Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner.
Transport consumers in a company vehicle, when needed, ensure that the
company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are
notified if there is an accident or if the vehicle needs service.
Ensure that agency vehicles have pre-trip inspections, monthly maintenance
checks, and provide report documentation to supervisor and Facilities Manager.
If a company vehicle is not available, utilize personal vehicle to
accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills to maintain
appropriate client contact and services in various school settings.
Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required
by supervisor or program standards.
Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed.
Provide information about mental health services to members of the general
public, judges, physicians and referral agencies to ensure proper referrals for
consumer services.
Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs as needed.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 88 billable hours per month.
Participate in the clinical and administrative record review procedures.
Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
Follows IRBH Policy and Procedures.
Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by
reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately
and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
Work with school counselors to ensure appropriate scheduling of clients, in
accordance with SMBH Agreement.
Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and
Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical
manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance, and notifying the
supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and
maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required
condition of employment.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to
arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to
meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting
the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining
current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job
injuries in accordance with policy.
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the
department and the organization.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or
Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required
Master's degree in behavioral sciences required.
At least 2 years' experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by
Indian Rivers' policy.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise
qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected
health information as defined by HIPAA and IRMHC. Minimally accesses verbal,
written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or
disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical
data.
Works in general office environment and in outpatient facilities; may require
long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively
communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of
the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and
operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to,
computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Some risk involved in the
event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers.
The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or
corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without
reasonable accommodation.
* ?Full-Time Employee Benefits:Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Employees Retirement System of Alabama
Prescription Drug Coverage
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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