Clinician II - Therapist
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Description: Indian Rivers Mental Health Centers is employing Clinician II - Therapist right now, this job will be situated in Alabama. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. Adult Outpatient Services
Full-Time: 40 hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm & On-Call
- Tuscaloosa, AL -
Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of psychotropic medications â€" purpose for usage,
- In-depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses
- Knowledge of substance abuse/dependence disorders and appropriate
- Excellent ability to work within the agency to effectively serve the
- Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from
past and present referral resources.
Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative,
supportive manner.
Must be able to successful! ly meet State training requirements to ensure the
delivery! of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery services to
individuals within the agency’s target populations
- Must possess effective understanding of therapy techniques used with
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks.
Knowledgeable in cultural diversity.
Competent computer skills.
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Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to the Department
of Mental Health Standards.
Assess the client’s need for services based on findings from approved
Department of Mental Health Assessment, (CANS ASSESSMENT, SUN-R.) Participate in
recertificatio! n for CANS as indicated.
With documented direct involvement of client, create a person centered
treatment plan containing observable and measurable goals that are attainable.
Treatment plan must be submitted and approved by the appropriate member of the
treatment team.
Provide the appropriate interventions that are defined in client’s
treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care.
If intervention is not within departmental scope of services ensure that
client is linked to the appropriate resource.
Complete appropriate treatment plan reviews of clinical documentation as
assigned; reviews should assess client’s response to treatment, the accuracy
of previously defined goals, objectives and interventions, and support the need
to continue or discontinue any part of the treatment plan.
Complete documentation within established times per Indian Rivers’ policy.
Ensure complete and accurate data is mai! ntained in AVATAR, (diagnosis approval,
admission flow, open episod! es, enrollment)
Accurately enter necessary clinical data for ASAIS for all consumers billed
under substance abuse services.
Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings as assigned.
Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work
assignments.
Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner.
Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed.
Provide information about mental health services and substance abuse
services to members of the general public, judges, physicians and referral
agencies to ensure proper referrals for consumer services.
Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs as needed.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 110 billable hours per month.
Participate in the clinical and administrative record r! eview procedures.
Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
Follows IRMHC Policy and Procedures.
- Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events
- Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks
- Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA
manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor,
manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training
requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of
employment.
- Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time
meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting
the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
- Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining
injuries in accordance with policy.
- Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in behavioral sciences required
At least two (2) years experience in community mental health setting
preferred
Current Alabama Driver's License and good driving record as defined by
Indian Rivers' po! licy
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
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Full-Time Employee Benefits:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Employees Retirement System of Alabama
Prescription Drug Coverage
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Employer participates in E-Verify
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