Part Time Child & Adolescent Mobile Crisis Therapist (1st Shift)

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstone in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced therapist for our Children and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team. This part-time, hourly role focuses on crisis intervention, mental health support, and family resources for youths 3–18.

You will collaborate with a Co-Therapist, Program Manager, and Care Coordinator to develop treatment plans and provide ongoing care, including documentation in the EMR. The position requires a Master’s degree in a Social Sciences field with clinical practicum,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Social Sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship.
• At least 1 year post-masters clinical experience preferred.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License with required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with maintaining organization and documentation.
• Preferred minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED).
• Preferred experience with crisis intervention and management.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Ability to work as a member of a Team

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and/or family therapy with children and adolescent population ages three to eighteen.
• Work with Program Manager and co-therapist to assist families on a 24/7 call basis.
• Provide Crisis Intervention for client and client’s family when called.
• Perform initial assessments, intakes and document them for client’s EMR.
• Prepare treatment plans with client including goals.
• Facilitate warm hand-off to Co-Therapist and Care Coordinator.
• Obtain certification in the CANS System.
• Conduct CANS Assessments.
• Work closely with Co-Therapist, Care Coordinator & guardians regarding client’s needs.
• Participate in departmental/divisional meetings as required.
• Complete billing documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain licensure education requirements with ADMH State Standards.
• Perform outreach in partnership with DHR.
• 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends twice a month.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation skills

Driving record clean

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg.Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: 1st Shift (Weekends)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description:As a therapist with our Children and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team, you will work with First Responders in mental health and substance use crises that involve our younger population, providing therapeutic care and resources for the client and their families while assessing situations in an often-emergent situation. The incumbent will work with the therapeutic teams and community resources to establish treatment plans and goals while communicating the needs of individuals involved and supporting their assigned Co-Therapist. This is a part-time, hourly position that works on Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-7pm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct individual and/or family therapy with children and adolescent population ages three to eighteen.
• Work with Program Manager and co-therapist to assist families on a 24/7 call basis.
• Provide Crisis Intervention for client and client’s family when called.
• Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals.
• Facilitate warm hand-off to Co-Therapist and or Care Coordinator.
• Obtain certification in the CANS System.
• Conduct CANS Assessments.
• Work closely with Co-Therapist, Care Coordinator & guardians regarding client’s needs.
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional, or other meetings as required.
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain educational requirements regarding licensure with Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) State Standards.
• Perform outreach in partnership with DHR.
• 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends twice a month.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Master's degree in a Social Sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship
• At least 1 year post-masters clinical experience preferred
• Excellent 5 year driving record & reliable transportation
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License w/ required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with intermediate computer skills
• Experience with maintaining organization and documentation
• Preferred minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED)
• Preferred experience with crisis intervention and management
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Ability to work as a member of a Team

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders

We are committed to one another through collaboration

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