Stepping Up Therapist

Stepping Up Therapist

*****$5,000 recruitment incentive*****

Full-time, 40 hours per week;

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

Pickens County Jail

• 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 clients.
• Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from information obtained from clients, 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 target populations
• 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.

• 1. Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to the Department of Mental Health Standards.
• 2. Attend all trainings for the Stepping Up Initiative and program.
• 3. Complete MI and SUD assessments and intakes assigned for the Stepping Up program.
• 4. Provide the appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care.
• 5. Provide crisis intervention services, therapy, and case coordination services as appropriate.
• 6. If intervention is not within departmental scope of services, ensure that client is linked to the appropriate resource.
• 7. Complete appropriate reviews of clinical documentation; 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.
• 8. Complete documentation within established times per Indian Rivers' policy (within 2 business days). Ensure complete and accurate data is maintained in AVATAR, (diagnosis approval, admission flow, open episodes, enrollment, etc.)
• 9. Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings as assigned.
• 10. Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
• 11. Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
• 12. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work assignments.
• 13. Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner.
• 14. Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed.
• 15. 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.
• 16. 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.
• 17. Ensure that agency vehicles have pre-trip inspections, monthly maintenance checks, and provide report documentation to supervisor and Facilities Manager.
• 18. If a company vehicle is not available utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
• 19. Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor or…