Clinician - Mental Health Court

Clinician I – Mental Health Court

Intensive Support Services

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 able to work well with clients with multiple problems.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with Indian Rivers Behavioral Health, 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.
• 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 be knowledgeable in cultural diversity.
• Must possess competent computer skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBHand DMH policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
• Complete reporting information needed for the Mental Health Court 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.
• Follow the DMH/DD and Medicaid standards for provision of case management, crisis intervention, basic living skills, and family support services.
• Share responsibility for 24-hour emergency coverage for MHC team clients.
• Provide short-term crisis stabilization/assessment 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 78 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 staffing 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…