Basic Living Skills Instructor

AltaPointe Health • Mobile, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Requirements

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least age 23
• Maintain a valid verifiable driver license
• Maintain a clear driving record.
• Knowledge in mental health service provision, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:
• Knowledge of Basic Living Skills and how to teach them to adults with mental illness
• Knowledge of the Daily Living Activities 20 assessment
• Knowledge of appropriate ways to interact with population served
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Responsibilities

• Assess consumers for areas in which they are experiencing deficits as determined by the DLA-20
• Instruct patients on how to improve their abilities in the deficit areas.
• Demonstrate and assist consumer in performing their tasks to evaluate comprehension.
• Educate patient on how to continue to implement the skills they have acquired.
• Maintain established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Collaborates with supervisor to ensure all steps needed to engage patients have been met and patient is set up for success.
• Collaborates with treatment team members and regularly provides feedback on the patient’s status.
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy, within 24 hours of contact with patients.
• Documents appropriate and complete provision of services in each patient’s chart
• Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
• Treats patients with care, dignity and respect
• Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is sensitive to the patient’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Attends required in-service training, scheduled meetings and other workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED