Non Licensed Therapist - WES

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our multidisciplinary team at our 24/7 WellStone Emergency Services (WES) working with adults in crisis from mental health and substance use concerns. The WES Adult Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, group/individual/family therapy as a part of holistic services focused on empowering the individual in crisis and preparing for sustaining gains after discharge.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic clients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
• Basic knowledge of the nature of addiction for referral purposes
• Basic knowledge of Senior Adult issues for referral purposes

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and/or family therapy to SMI population.
• Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client charts.
• Input data into profile computerized medical records.
• Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals.
• Document progress of client to goals as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client's medicine.
• Work closely with case managers regarding client's needs.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required by the Coordinator.
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct follow up with clients.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level