Therapist, Adult Outpatient (Bay Minette) Job Locations US-AL-Bay Minette Posted Date 12 hours ago(12/6/2024 4:13 PM) Job ID 2024-23642 # of Openings 2 AltaPointe Site Adult Outpatient Services - Bay Minette Category Master Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm Overview

Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer at intake and continuously thereafterUtilizes assessment data to support a DSM – 5 diagnosis; updates diagnoses as neededFormulates a person centered, recover oriented, medically appropriate treatment plan along with consumer that proves medical necessity and obtains signatures each time the plan created, updated and/or revisedEnters medications into the Pre Entry Medications for Infosribe form  upon intake and as neededProvides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing evidenced based and research based models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment planProvides referrals when needed to internal and external agenciesCompletes intakes for group home consumers and includes needed documentation required for consumers in residentialCompletes DLA-20 for consumers residing in residential at intake and then at 3 month intervals thereafterCompletes DLA-20 for consumers in RDP at admission and then every 6 months thereafterDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical servicesEvaluates the consumer for discharge planning – provides appropriate referrals and/or linkage and closes chart appropriatelyReviews API and signs off at the end of each time period according to standardsAssists with assessing and providing therapy for children and adolescents if neededEffectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competenciesAdheres to professional code of ethics

 

Supervision and Consultation:

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

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments – including diagnostic impression and referralsDocuments measurable and specific problem statements, goals and objectives in the treatment planDocuments in a clear and concise manner treatment goals and objectives addressed, interventions provided, techniques used, consumer progress and response in direct service recordDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals Qualifications

Master's degree in a mental health discipline.