Full-Time Triage Therapist

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

In our 24/7 WellStone Emergency Services (WES), the Triage Therapist is the first to assess the crisis clients to determine the appropriate and urgent level of care needed to navigate their initial treatment plan. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential skills for this role. This is a full-time, salaried positions available working 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday 3:30pm-11:30pm. What you’ll be doing: Conduct intake assessments and crisis screening duties for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services. Perform assessments over the phone when needed. Utilize assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation. Effectively collaborate with the treatment team members in the delivery of clinical services. Participate in weekend therapist rotation as needed. Adhere to professional code of ethics. Effectively demonstrate the application of adult specific competencies. May be asked to assist with seclusion and restraint per Center’s policy and procedures. Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed. Accept and employ suggestions for improvement. Document in a timely fashion per Center policy. Document appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments. Treat clients with care, dignity and compassion. Respect client’s privacy and confidentiality. Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities. Actively participate in Center committees as required. Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Complete other duties as assigned. 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
• Basic knowledge of working with a broad scope of cliental from varying demographic backgrounds and cultures
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and crisis screening duties for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services.
• Perform assessments over the phone when needed.
• Utilize assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Effectively collaborate with the treatment team members in the delivery of clinical services.
• Participate in weekend therapist rotation as needed.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics.
• Effectively demonstrate the application of adult specific competencies.
• May be asked to assist with seclusion and restraint per Center’s policy and procedures.
• Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
• Accept and employ suggestions for improvement.
• Document in a timely fashion per Center policy.
• Document appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Treat clients with care, dignity and compassion.
• Respect client’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participate in Center committees as required.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• 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