Therapist - Children's Journey Program - 3245 - Tuscaloosa, United States - Indian Rivers Behavioral Health

Description

Job Description

Clinician II - Children's Therapist

Children's Services

Full-Time:40 hours

Monday -Thursday; 7:30am to 5:30pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

Tuscaloosa, AL -

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of medications:medical - purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions;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 andtreatment
• 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, theirfamily members (when appropriate) and past and present referral sources
• Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner
• Must be able to successfully meet Statetraining 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 possessexcellent ability to comprehend and maintain program standards
• Knowledgeable in cultural diversity
• Competent computer skills

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Indian Rivers Mental Health Center (IRMHC) and Department of Mental Health (DMH) Standards
• Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved DMH assessment (CANS Assessment)
• Provide appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care.
• If intervention is not within departmental scope of services, ensure that client is linked to the appropriate resource
• Complete appropriate reviews of clinical documentation at all times
• Complete documentation within established times per IRMHC policy. Ensure ccomplete and accurate data is maintain 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
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work assignments
• Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner
• Transport consumers in acompany vehicle, ensuring 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 is in of service
• Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
• If a company vehicle is not available, utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related issues
• Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills to maintain appropriateclient contact and services in various school settings
• Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed
• Provide information about mental health services and substance abuse services to member 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 88billable hours per month
• Participate in the clinical and administrative record review procedures
• Represent the organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Follows IRMHC 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 or clients in accordance with SMBH Agreement.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
• 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:

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences required
• At least two (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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