Acute Crisis Therapist - 24/7 Behavioral Health

AltaPointe Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems in Mobile, AL seeks a licensed mental health professional to join its Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The role focuses on clinical assessment, DSM-5 diagnoses, treatment planning, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis de-escalation to prevent hospital admission.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and substance use.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline required.
• Strong knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders.
• Ability to develop safety plans and crisis intervention strategies.
• Experience with crisis de-escalation, treatment planning and DSM-5 assessments.
• Familiarity with person-centered treatment planning and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment of consumers and DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Formulate treatment plans with consumer and families.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy.
• De-escalate crisis states and coordinate with treatment team.
• Document assessments, goals, services and techniques used.

Skills

Adult psychiatry knowledge

Substance Use Disorders

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Person-centered planning

Safety plans

IPD/Disabilities knowledge

Cultural diversity

Housing program knowledge

VA programs knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems in Mobile, AL seeks a licensed mental health professional to join its Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The role focuses on clinical assessment, DSM-5 diagnoses, treatment planning, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis de-escalation to prevent hospital admission.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and substance use.