BayView Professional Associates help individuals and families dealing with emotional or psychological issues that interfere with their ability to function in their day-to-day living. Our professional clinicians assess our patients’ concerns and then determine the appropriate treatment or referral. The Bayview Therapist utilizes best practice clinical interventions to address both mental health and substance abuse problems. Through various psychotherapeutic strategies the clinician and the client engage to provide relief from their presenting symptoms.
$5,000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. More details provided during interview process.
Responsibilities Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer. Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM 5 diagnosisFormulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumerProvides individual, group, and family support and education regarding recommended services and programs based on assessmentDemonstrates 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 referral to clinical servicesEffectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competenciesAdheres to professional code of ethicsApproval of treatment plans and review of treatment plans Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the treatment planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques usedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments legiblyEffectively manages caseload based on consumer needsMeets AltaPointe productivity standardsTreats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumers privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists visitors and consumers as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers and families Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerAccesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needsFollows AltaPointe policies and proceduresMaintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends to required in-services and workshops QualificationsLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Alabama required.