Therapist, In-Home

AltaPointe Health•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children, adolescents, and their families to improve and maintain stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization, and prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Services may include individual, family, and group therapy; medication evaluation and management; case management; in-home intervention; case consultation; and summer day treatment. Treatment varies according to consumers’ symptoms and developmental levels. The Therapist in AltaPointe’s In Home division conducts clinical assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides individual, group, play, and family therapy. The role delivers outreach services to consumers and families in the community, coordinates with staff and outside providers, supports crisis intervention and discharge planning, and maintains timely, thorough clinical documentation. The therapist also manages a caseload, connects consumers with community resources, follows AltaPointe policies, and participates in supervision, training, and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.
At least one year of post-master’s experience in child and adolescent or family therapy.
Obtain certification in in-home intervention and case management training from the Alabama State Department of Mental Health within six months of employment.
Maintain a valid, verifiable driver’s license and a clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Juvenile Justice system.

Responsibilities

Conduct effective clinical assessments and use assessment data to support a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis.
Develop treatment plans with consumers and their families or guardians, as indicated.
Provide individual, group, family, and play therapy using appropriate therapeutic models and theories based on consumer needs and treatment plans.
Provide outreach services to consumers and families according to FIND standards.
Transport consumers to services on a limited basis.
Recognize crisis situations and de-escalate or resolve them; provide crisis intervention and management with 24-hour availability.
Collaborate with staff members and outside sources in delivering clinical services.
Evaluate and assist with consumer discharge planning.
Complete treatment plan reviews as required, when applicable.
Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed, accept suggestions for improvement, and work to enhance clinical skills.
Document promptly and in accordance with AltaPointe policy, including assessments, measurable treatment goals, services and techniques, case disposition, case closings, follow-up, and referrals.
Manage caseloads according to consumer needs and meet AltaPointe productivity standards.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, and respect for privacy and confidentiality; respond sensitively to individual needs and differences.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and adopt a teamwork approach; assist consumers and visitors as needed.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and access appropriate community resources based on consumer needs.
Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Maintain a current license and renewal requirements, including CEUs if applicable, and attend regular workshops and in-service training.