Therapist, South Mobile (Bayou La Batre)

AltaPointe Health; Bayou La Batre (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to provide comprehensive clinical assessments and develop tailored treatment plans. In this role, you will engage with consumers through individual, group, and family therapy, ensuring that all interactions are compassionate and respectful. You will also manage caseloads effectively while adhering to professional ethics and AltaPointe policies. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families in need, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline is required.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment and documentation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Manage caseloads and collaborate with treatment team members.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Therapeutic Models

Crisis Management

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM IV- TR diagnosis
• Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer and family/guardian, as indicated
• Provides individual, group, family and play therapy mode, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
• Provides outreach services to consumers and their families according to their needs

Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.

• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
• Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of child, adolescent, and adult specific competencies

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
• Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
• Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
• Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up, and referrals
• Documents legibly

Case Load Management:

• Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
• Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
• Staffs cases with treatment team and supervisor routinely

Courteous and Respectful Attitudes:

• Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
• Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations, and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm to consumers and families
• Adopts a teamwork approach with coworkers

Administrative and Other Related Duties:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.