Adult Outpatient Therapist - 3223

Clinician II - Adult Outpatient Therapist

Full-time/ 40 hours

M-Th 7:30am-5:30pm; Fri 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.
Knowledge of substance abuse/dependence disorders and appropriate levels of
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 therapy techniques used with the SMI
and SA population.
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 the Department
of Mental Health Standards.
Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved
Department of Mental Health Assessment (CANS ASSESSMENT, SUN-R).
With documented direct involvement of client, create a person-centered
treatment plan containing observable and measurable goals that are attainable
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 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).
Accurately enter necessary clinical data for ASAIS for all consumers billed
under substance abuse services.
Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings 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.
Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed.
Provide information about mental health services and substance abuse
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 110 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.
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.
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, 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:

Master's degree in behavioral sciences required.
At least 2 years experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
LCP or LCSW preferred.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines:

Job Specifications: 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.

HIPAA: 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.

Working Conditions: 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.

Physical Requirements: 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