Therapeutic Associate Partial Hospitalization Program

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham is seeking a Therapeutic Associate to provide constant supervision and oversight for youth with behavioral, emotional and developmental needs within the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support symptom management and recovery on a structured day schedule.

The role requires a psychology degree (BS/BA or MS) and experience in behavioral counseling; Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of staff-level experience in Behavioral Counseling
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification (nonessential)
• BS/BA or MS in Psychology (nonessential)

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision and oversight of patients with diverse behavioral, emotional and developmental conditions
• Support PHP day treatment team and ensure structured treatment and monitoring of patients

Skills

Behavioral Counseling

Supervision

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Psychology

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification

Job description

In CBH PHP IOP at Arlington Building

Work schedule will be On-call/ Flexi on the Day Shift shift, M,T,W,Th,F.

Summary

The Therapeutic Associate is responsible for providing constant supervision and oversight of patients with diverse mental, emotional and/or developmental conditions

Other information

BCLS, CPI, Equipment/Work Aides: Computer, Patient Records, Reports

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• Bachelors of Science or Arts in Psychology or Masters Degree in Psychology

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Behavioral Counseling

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides an option for patients who do not or no longer meet the qualifications for an inpatient hospital stay, but could also use more intense treatment than the typical outpatient guidelines provide. Bridging the gap between inpatient and outpatient services, the PHP day treatment program is designed to help encourage success in symptom management and recovery. Our PHP treatment team, comprised of a psychiatrist and licensed behavioral health practitioners, collaborates with patients and their families using therapeutic interventions, education and monitoring. Our team’s goal is to support your child’s ability to manage themselves at home through structured treatment at a less acute level than inpatient hospitalization. The program is best suits patients 12 – 18 years old with a primary diagnosis of behavioral or mental health concerns and who have been medically stabilized, but would benefit from and thrive with more constant, comprehensive involvement. Primary diagnoses of substance abuse, eating disorders or autism are not eligible for admission to the PHP. Each patient would treat the PHP like a typical school day, attending for 6 hours each day Monday – Friday. The average length of stay is 2 – 4 weeks, but is ultimately based upon symptom severity and patient progress.

Schedule: M,T,W,Th,F, Day Shift, On-Call or Flexi Schedule