Therapist-Mobile Crisis Team

SpectraCare•Dothan, AL

About The Position

Provides therapeutic services to individuals of the Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or in the community via Mobile Crisis Teams employing various clinical and social treatment skills and approaches. Provides psychotherapy, documentation, coordination with agency services and response to emergency situations. Travel will be required if placed on Mobile Crisis Team. Position will be required to work holidays.

Requirements

Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
Has successfully completed a clinical practicum, and/or
Holds a substance use counselor certification credential from the Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors, National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Alabama Alcohol and Drug Association, or International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc. or
Willing to obtain a substance use counselor certification credential within 30 months of hire or transfer into position if employee does not have one.
Minimum of one year clinical experience in substance use/mental illness required.
Possess a valid Driver License with good MVR.
Ability to respond professionally in a crisis situation.
Ability to communicate with substance abuse, mentally ill, and/or development disability individuals as well as community agencies, other professionals and the public at large.
Knowledge of principles and methods of counseling.
Knowledge of substance use and/or mental health issues and their social implications.
Skills in leading and directing group activities.
Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with clients.
Ability to counsel persons who are maladjusted or drug/alcohol addicted.
Working knowledge of Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
Ability and knowledge of the clinical aspects of system requirements.
Ability to maintain unit files with the Electronic Medical Record.
Ability to operate office machines such as computers, copier and fax machines.
Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality under SpectraCare Policy, HIPAA laws and 42 CFR.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of organizational staff.
Ability to make arithmetic computation and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.
Ability to understand and interpret SpectraCare Personnel Policy, SpectraCare Clinical Policy including but not limited to Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities, regarding record keeping requirements.
Ability to attend to detailed assignments and follow through with task until completion.
Ability to use discretion, independent action and judgment.
Ability to adapt to conditions which may vary considerably.
Ability to travel within catchment area and/or statewide as needed.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to function and perform well in stressful environments and manage work related stress to ensure safety of those in the unit
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients and others.
Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, without endangering any employee or asset.
Ability to demonstrate initiative.

Nice To Haves

Licensed in the State of Alabama as a Professional Counselor, Certified Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, etc.
Three years clinical experience in substance use/mental illness preferred.
Preferred experience in a Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic services for individuals with the Crisis Stabilization Division and/or in the community via Crisis Mobile Team.
Performs administrative functions in support of client case load.
Maintain proper and up to date documentation in a timely manner as required by SpectraCare Personnel Policy, SpectraCare Clinical Policy including but not limited to Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.
Performs other duties assigned by supervisor including but not limited to:
Provides crisis counseling as scheduled on Helpline.
Regular attendance with timely arrival and departure according to scheduled hours.