Clinician II - Mental Health Court Therapist - 3215

Clinician II - Mental Health Court Therapist

Full-time/ 40 hours

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

• Tuscaloosa, AL -

Competencies:

Must possess a strong commitment to the Mental Health Court Team Project.
Must be knowledgeable in cultural diversity and must be able to work well
w/clients with multiple problems.
Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with
Indian Rivers Mental Health Center, Tuscaloosa County Jail, Tuscaloosa and
Northport Municipal Court Systems, Tuscaloosa County District Court, Tuscaloosa
County Probate Court, and other agency personnel.
Must be knowledgeable of Tuscaloosa County Jail, Tuscaloosa and Northport
Municipal Court Systems, Tuscaloosa County Probate Court, and Tuscaloosa County
District Court organizations and policies.
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.
Must possess effective understanding of therapy techniques used with the SMI
and SA populations.
Must be able to comprehend and maintain program standards.
Must possess excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to interact with clients and their families in a respectful and
sensitive manner.
Must be able to work within the Organization to effectively serve the needs
of the consumers.
Must be able to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive
manner.
Must possess competent computer skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH
policies and procedures.
Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while
on duty.
Complete reporting information needed for the MHC Team as identified by the
immediate supervisor.
Maintain a case load as directed by immediate supervisor while providing
continuity of care including frequency of contact and provision of services.
Work in conjunction with paraprofessionals and professional staff.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional
boundaries.
Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision
of such assistance from other professionals/personal care givers and serve as an
advocate for consumers.
Follow the DMH/DD and Medicaid standards for provision of mental health
consultation, individual therapy, case management, crisis intervention, basic
living skills, medication monitoring, and family support services.
Share responsibility for 24-hour emergency coverage for MHC team clients.
Provide short-term crisis stabilization/assessment in client's home and in
the community.
Provide assessment, treatment, and recommendations in the Tuscaloosa County
Jail and court systems.
Provide home and community based services for targeted client population who
have involvement with legal authorities.
Takes referrals from immediate supervisor, Tuscaloosa County jail and court
systems.
Ensure that SUN-R assessments are completed within 30 days of the first
contact with the client.
Ensure that treatment plans are completed the first visit with the client
Ensure that client charts are up to date and accurate.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 88 billable hours per month.
Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that 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 need of 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.
Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required
by supervisor or program standards.
Attend staffings and 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.
Address any consumer concerns to the Supervisor or Program Manager.
Provide all necessary data as required by the center and the state.
Provide consultation and evaluation services to staff and general public as
assigned.
Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by
reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs and respond in a
timely manner.
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, discussing
information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy
annually by signing confidentiality statement, and by referring media and
general inquiries to the Executive Director.
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.
Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
Provide accurate documentation of billable time and service reports in a
timely manner.
Maintain and support open communication with supervisor.
Devote 40 hours per week to the completion of duties as outlined in the job
description. More than 40 hours of work per week may be required to meet job
responsibilities and deadlines.
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.
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:

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 IRBH. 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