Clinician I - Co-Leader - Mobile Crisis Team - 3717 (Evenings)

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician I serves as a Co-Leader on the Mobile Crisis Team, providing immediate crisis intervention to clients at their current locations and helping connect them with appropriate services and community resources. The role works collaboratively with team members, crisis center staff, and community partners, including law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospitals, and other agencies. The position supports clients with mental health, substance use, and related ongoing service needs, while maintaining therapeutic relationships, professional boundaries, client safety, and confidentiality. The role is based in a general office environment and outpatient facilities, with travel to clients’ homes and other community locations. It requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; more than 40 hours may be required at times. The Clinician I documents services, coordinates referrals, attends meetings, follows organizational and regulatory policies, and completes assigned training. Physical presence onsite is essential, and the role may involve some risk when working with aggressive or out-of-control clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science discipline.
Current Alabama driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ policy.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Strong commitment to the Mobile Crisis Team mission and philosophy.
Ability to work effectively with clients with multiple needs, including mental health and substance use needs and needs for ongoing services, resources, and supports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.
Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses, symptoms, and treatments.
Training in the use of Narcan.
Knowledge of community agency services and methods for making referrals.
Ability to understand and comply with ADMH, Alabama Medicaid, and program standards.
Ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients and families and to work cooperatively with organization staff.
Knowledge of cultural diversity and competent computer skills.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA requirements for protected health information.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, including onsite presence and use of office equipment.
Normal or corrected hearing and vision within normal range.
Ability to travel in the community and, when approved and appropriate, transport clients in a company vehicle.
Ability to work in a general office environment and outpatient facilities, potentially for long hours, and to manage some risk when clients are aggressive or out of control.
Maintain current TB Test/Screening, CPR/First Aid, and CPI requirements.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned duties according to IRBH and ADMH policies and procedures, and follow safety, fire prevention, and health measures.
Travel with team members to community locations, including clients’ homes, to provide crisis intervention services.
Collaborate with team members, crisis center staff, and partners from IRBH and other community agencies.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries.
Assist clients during crisis situations and arrange additional professional or personal-care assistance when indicated.
Provide immediate crisis intervention at clients’ present locations and assess and refer them to appropriate resources.
Document services in clients’ charts within two business days and provide accurate, timely billable-time documentation and service reports.
Transport clients in a company vehicle when indicated, safe, appropriate, and approved by a supervisor; operate the vehicle safely and report accidents or service needs.
Attend assigned staffing and team meetings.
Ensure client safety and preserve clients’ basic human and legal rights.
Complete required training and demonstrate competency in crisis intervention, cultural diversity, and trauma-informed care.
Act ethically and professionally, maintain a positive attitude, and raise client concerns with the Supervisor or Program Manager/Program Director.
Stay informed about organizational communications and respond in a timely manner.
Support the organization’s Code of Conduct, compliance, HIPAA, and security programs; report non-compliance and maintain required training.
Protect confidential client and organizational information and direct media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.
Follow attendance, punctuality, meal, break, and leave-request policies.
Maintain current TB testing/screening, CPR/First Aid, and CPI credentials, and report infections and workplace injuries as required.
Represent the organization accurately and professionally, communicate with the assigned supervisor, and manage time efficiently.
Devote 40 hours per week to assigned duties; additional hours may be required to meet responsibilities and deadlines.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor, Crisis Center Director, or Executive Director.