Stepping Up Therapist Job Hoover area,Alabama USA,Healthcare

Position: Stepping Up Therapist - 3707
Stepping Up Therapist

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

Substance Abuse

Full-time, 40 hours per week;
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm;
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

Pickens County Jail

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 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.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

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 program standards.
20. Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs for staff as needed.
21. Participate in clinical and administrative record review procedures.
22. Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
23. Follow IRBH Policy and Procedures.
24. Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
25. Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
26. 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…