Residential Child & Adolescent Care Specialist

AltaPointe Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BayPointe Hospital in Mobile, AL seeks dedicated staff to provide 24‑hour clinical care for children, adolescents, and adults in psychiatric crises. The role emphasizes monitoring, documentation, safety, daily living support, and collaborative care with nursing and therapy teams.

Responsibilities include leading groups, crisis intervention, and ensuring accurate treatment records, with a focus on compassionate care and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mental health discipline or Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers and completes documentation in accordance with orders.
• Engages consumers to ensure safety, needs are met, and participation in planned activities.
• Assists consumers with personal hygiene, medical appointments, and daily living activities.
• Leads program groups and activities to engage consumers in treatment.
• Maintains unit schedules and conducts hand‑off communications at shift change.
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and ensures legibility and accuracy.

Skills

Documentation

Observation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or Social Work preferred

Job description

BayPointe Hospital in Mobile, AL seeks dedicated staff to provide 24‑hour clinical care for children, adolescents, and adults in psychiatric crises. The role emphasizes monitoring, documentation, safety, daily living support, and collaborative care with nursing and therapy teams.

Responsibilities include leading groups, crisis intervention, and ensuring accurate treatment records, with a focus on compassionate care and adherence to facility policies.