Non Licensed Therapist

Non Licensed Therapist

Cullman, AL 35055

Level: Experienced Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 3rd Shift (Based on Program) Education Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg.

Travel Percentage :
Up to 80% Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services

The Mobile Crisis Team of Cullman County is a two-person team (Master level/Bachelor level or Peer Support) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year to respond to Cullman County residents in mental health and behavioral health crisis. The Mobile Crisis Team assists with resolving immediate crisis through assessment, direct intervention, or a referral. Referrals are received through the community-stake holders, 988, and other community members.

The goal is to provide the least restrictive care while avoiding overuse of the local emergency department, law enforcement, and inpatient hospitalization. This is a full-time 3rd shift position working Monday
- Friday, 11:00PM - 7:00AM.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct individual and/or family therapy with children and adolescent population ages three to eighteen.
• Work with Program Manager and Co-Therapist to assist families on a 24/7 call basis.
• Provide Crisis Intervention for client and client's family when called.
• Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client's Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals.
• Facilitate warm hand-off to Co-Therapist and or Care Coordinator.
• Obtain certification in the CANS System.
• Conduct CANS Assessments Work closely with co-therapist, care coordinator & guardians regarding client's needs.
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional, or other meetings as required.
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain educational requirements regarding licensure per AL Department of Mental Health state standards.
• Perform outreach in partnership with DHR.
• Work 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends twice a month.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we're looking for:

• Masters in a social sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship
• At least 1-year postmasters clinical experience preferred
• Acceptable 3 year driving record & reliable transportation with valid driver license
• Minimum state allowable Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED)
• Previous experience working with crisis
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Ability to work as a member of a Team

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Wallace State Community College, and Capella University

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.