Therapist, In-Home (Randolph)

AltaPointe Health•Roanoke, AL

12d

About The Position

The Therapist works in AltaPointe’s In Home division, providing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and individual, group, play, and family therapy. The role delivers outreach services to consumers and their families in the community, with crisis intervention and management responsibilities that include 24-hour availability. The Therapist collaborates with staff and outside sources, supports discharge planning, manages a caseload according to consumer needs, and maintains timely, complete clinical documentation. The role also requires maintaining applicable licensure and renewal requirements and attending workshops and in-service training.

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 according to the treatment plan.
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 services in a timely manner according to AltaPointe policy, including assessments, measurable treatment goals, services and techniques used, case disposition, case closings, follow-up, and referrals.
Manage caseloads based on consumer needs and meet AltaPointe productivity standards.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, respect for privacy and confidentiality, and sensitivity to individual needs and differences.
Assist consumers and visitors as needed and maintain a pleasant, cooperative approach with others.
Adopt a teamwork approach with coworkers and participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Maintain current licensure and renewal requirements, including CEUs when applicable, and attend regular workshops and in-service training.