Intensive Care Coordinator (Crisis Response, Baldwin County) Job Locations US-AL-Daphne Posted Date 1 day ago(12/20/2024 3:03 PM) Job ID 2024-23735 # of Openings 2 AltaPointe Site EastPointe Hospital Category Bachelor Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours 8:00am- 8:00pm, rotating schedule including every other weekend (Example of schedule- Week 1 working days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday Week 2 working days: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday) Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Responds to crisis calls in a timely fashionCoordinates Child/Adolescent Crisis Team response to crisesDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively determines the level of response needed in crisis situations and prioritizes need for responseCommunicates effectively with Access to CareProvides crisis response when neededDemonstrates the ability to assess the consumer needs utilizing the CANSIdentifies goals and plans for appropriate servicesProvides appropriate linkage to community resourcesMonitors consumers to secure placement in the least restrictive environmentProvides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed in the CANSAdvocates on behalf of the consumers to secure community resourcesEffectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management servicesEvaluates the consumer for discharge planningTrack clinical outcomes according to contractual agreementEffectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies

 

Supervision and Consultation

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance case management skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and comprehensive CANS assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the individualized service planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, ISP goals addressed, and services providedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up, and referralsDocuments legibly

 

Case Load Management:

Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needsMeets AltaPointe productivity standards Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline. Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license and maintain a clear driving record.

 

Knowledge in child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the child/adolescent populationBasic knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their developmentKnowledge of developmental disabilities and mental retardation in the child/adolescent populationBasic knowledge of behavior management and parenting issuesKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practiceKnowledge of effects of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issuesKnowledge of available community resources as applied to child/adolescentCertified by the Alabama State Department of Mental Health to provide adult and/or child/adolescent case management services Knowledge of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment)Experience facilitating behavioral health therapy groups with children, adolescents, and adults