Clinician I - Co-Leader - Mobile Crisis Team - Relief

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 at clients’ present locations and helping connect them with appropriate services and community resources. The role involves working with clients who may have mental health and substance use needs, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and community partners, and maintaining professional, therapeutic relationships and boundaries. The position is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is designated Relief (PRN). The clinician assesses client needs, makes referrals, arranges additional support when appropriate, documents services and billable time, and may transport clients in an approved company vehicle when safe and appropriate. The role requires compliance with organizational, ADMH, Alabama Medicaid, HIPAA, safety, and program requirements; completion of required training; and effective communication with supervisors, colleagues, clients, families, and community agencies. Physical presence onsite is essential. The work takes place in a general office environment and outpatient facilities, may involve long hours, and may involve some risk when clients are aggressive or out of control.

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 who have multiple needs, including mental health and substance use needs, and to connect them with ongoing services, resources, and supports based on social determinants of health (SDOH) assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and community resources, including law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospitals, and other agencies.
Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses, symptoms, and treatments.
Must receive training in the use of Narcan.
Knowledge of services provided by community agencies and how to make referrals to them.
Ability to understand and maintain ADMH, Alabama Medicaid, and program standards.
Ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients and their families.
Ability to work cooperatively and supportively with organizational and program staff.
Knowledge of cultural diversity and ability to complete training in cultural diversity and trauma-informed care.
Competent computer skills.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA requirements for protected health information.
Ability to perform primary duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to use sensory skills to communicate and interact with employees and the public by telephone and in person.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, multi-line phone, and fax machine.
Physical presence onsite is essential; hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must maintain current TB Test/Screening, CPR/First Aid, and CPI.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned duties according to IRBH and ADMH policies and procedures.
Follow safety, fire prevention, health, and other applicable measures while on duty.
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 through crisis situations and arrange additional assistance from professionals or personal caregivers as indicated.
Provide immediate crisis intervention at clients’ present locations.
Assess client needs and refer clients to appropriate services and resources.
Document services in clients’ charts within two business days of providing services.
Transport clients in a company vehicle when indicated, safe, appropriate, and approved by a supervisor; operate the vehicle safely and notify appropriate staff about 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.
Behave ethically and professionally and maintain a positive, cooperative approach to work.
Refer client concerns to the Supervisor or Program Manager/Program Director.
Read organizational communications and respond in a timely manner.
Support the organization’s Code of Conduct, standards compliance, HIPAA, and security programs; identify and 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-reporting policies.
Maintain current TB testing or screening, CPR/First Aid, and CPI requirements; report infections and work-related injuries according to policy.
Represent the organization accurately and professionally.
Provide timely and accurate documentation of billable time and service reports.
Maintain open communication with the assigned supervisor and practice efficient time management.
Devote 40 hours per week to assigned duties; work more than 40 hours when required to meet responsibilities and deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Crisis Center Director, or Executive Director.