Therapist Acute (Child/Adolescent)

AltaPointe Health•Daphne, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for an estimated three-to-seven-day stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care. Responsibilities Therapist in a hospital acute setting provides individual, group and family therapy. They formulate treatment plans, behavioral management plans and provides clinical assessments of the consumers. They respond to crisis situations to help deescalate and resolve the situation, as well as assisting with seclusion and restraining as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.

Responsibilities

Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V, DSM IV- TR or DSM IV diagnosis
Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
Provides individual, group, family and play therapy mode, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer and family/guardian, as appropriate
Acts as a team leader providing clinical direction and training to the behavioral staff
Assists with seclusion and restraint as required, per AltaPointe policy and procedure
Formulates and oversees implementation of appropriate behavior management plans
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning or movement to a less restrictive environment and arranges such services, as needed
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
Assists in approving movies, television programs, etc. as appropriate to program guidelines
Assures that certification/program standards and objectives are met
Participates in late night, weekend, and holiday therapist rotation providing group and family counseling, crisis intervention and overseeing on site consumer visitation facility wide (if applicable)
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends regular workshops and in-services
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance clinical skills
Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Documents legibly
Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures