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

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 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 sources
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

• 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 a company 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
appropriate client 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 88 billable 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
This Employer participates in E-Verify