IHI Therapist

Wellstone; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Retirement plan RSA

9 holidays

PTO 15 days

Life & AD&D

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wellstone in Cullman, AL is seeking an experienced In-Home Therapist to assess crisis needs, provide direct youth and family services, and monitor client progress in community settings. The role emphasizes psychosocial interventions, crisis management, and coordination with co-therapists and medical staff.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with up to 80% travel and office/community-based duties. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a related field, 2+ years post-master's experience with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (education level)
• Two years post-master's experience with SMI population preferred
• Excellent verbal, written communication & planning skills
• Knowledge of community agencies, Medicaid, & Department of Human Resources
• Excellent 5-year motor vehicle driving record; Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Work in frequent contact with co-therapist and medical personnel to provide mental health treatment in the community (schools, home, etc).
• Conduct intake assessments, CANS, and make referrals from assessments.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for clients three times per week for a minimum of 12 weeks in the community.
• Provide 24 hours availability to clients in the program and community organizations.
• Assist clients in establishing and maintaining a social support network within the community.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner per Center/DMH/MR standards.
• Visit clients in their environment to assess progress towards goals and provide support.
• Advocate for clients and explain diagnoses, treatment approaches to families.
• Monitor medications and relay information to co-therapist.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed and/or required.
• Work with Probation Offices to provide weekly reports on clients.
• Participate in trainings and mandated meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Knowledge of social services

Driving record

Reliable transportation

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Cullman, AL 35055, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's Degree in Related Field, Travel Percentage: Up to 80%, Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: The In-Home Therapist position accesses crisis needs and solutions to resolve immediate crisis. This position provides continuous monitoring of the status of clients being served. This position involves providing direct services to youth/young adults and their families. This employee is responsible for clinical and diagnostic assessments of client needs, will provide psychosocial interventions, crisis intervention and implement a community education/awareness program.This position is scheduled to work Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What you'll be doing:

• Work in frequent contact with co-therapist and medical personnel to provide mental health treatment in the community i.e. schools, home, etc.


• Conduct intake assessments, CANS, and make referrals as identified from the assessments.


• Provide individual, family, and group therapist for clients three times per week for a minimum of 12 weeks in the community.


• Provide 24 hours availability to the clients in the program and community service organizations.


• Assist clients in establishing & maintain a social support system/network within the community.


• Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with the Center and/or DMH/MR standards.


• Visit clients in their environment to assess progress towards goals, provide support & direction.


• Advocate for the clients & assist client and family members in understanding the client’s diagnosis, traits, treatment approaches, etc.


• Become aware & familiar with the client’s medications, possible side effects and conduct medication monitoring with client and family. Relay information to co-therapist.


• Perform crisis intervention and resolution as needed and/or required.


• Work closely with Probation Offices to provide weekly reports on clients.


• Participate in in-services, required meetings & trainings as mandated by supervisor.


• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: What we're looking for:

• Master's degree in social science


• Two years post masters experience with SMI population preferred


• Excellent verbal, written communication & planning skills


• Knowledge of community agencies and resources


• Knowledge of social security, Medicaid, & Department of Human Resources


• Excellent 5-year motor vehicle driving record
  
• Reliable transportation

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums


• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match


• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year


• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)


• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Licensure reimbursement


• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University and Wallace Community College.

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.