Clinician I - Mobile Crisis Team - 3703

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician I serves as a co-leader on the Mobile Crisis Team at the Crisis Center, providing immediate crisis intervention in clients’ current locations, including homes and other community settings. The role assesses client needs, establishes therapeutic relationships, supports clients through crises, and arranges additional assistance and referrals as appropriate. The clinician works collaboratively with team members, crisis center staff, and community partners, including law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospitals, and other agencies. The position requires maintaining accurate, timely client documentation and billable service records; following organizational, ADMH, Medicaid, safety, health, confidentiality, HIPAA, and compliance requirements; and completing required training. The clinician may transport clients in a company vehicle when authorized and appropriate. This is a full-time, onsite position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The job requires 40 hours per week, with more than 40 hours sometimes required to meet responsibilities and deadlines.

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 written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams 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 referral methods.
Ability to understand and maintain ADMH, Alabama Medicaid, and program standards.
Ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients and families and work cooperatively with program staff.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.
Competent computer skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information.
Ability to travel to community locations and, when authorized, transport clients in a company vehicle.
Ability to work 40 hours per week and, at times, more than 40 hours to meet job responsibilities and deadlines.
Physical presence onsite is essential; hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Ability to use office equipment such as computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax machines.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned duties according to IRBH and ADMH policies and procedures.
Follow safety, fire prevention, and health measures while on duty.
Travel with team members to locations in the community, 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 through crisis situations and arrange additional professional or personal-care support as needed.
Provide immediate crisis intervention at clients’ present locations.
Assess clients and refer them to necessary and appropriate resources, including community resources identified through social determinants of health assessments.
Document services in client charts within two business days and accurately report billable time and services.
Transport clients in a company vehicle when indicated, safe, appropriate, and supervisor-approved; 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 training and demonstrate competency in crisis intervention, cultural diversity, and trauma-informed care.
Maintain ethical conduct, a positive work attitude, and professional representation of the organization.
Refer client concerns to 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 the confidentiality of client and organizational information and refer 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 requirements, and report infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
Maintain open communication with the assigned supervisor and practice efficient time management.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Crisis Center Director, or Executive Director.