Clinician II - Children's Clinic Therapist
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Description: Indian Rivers Mental Health Centers is hiring Clinician II - Children's Clinic Therapist right now, this occupation will be settled in Alabama. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Children's Services
Full-Time: 40 hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Tuscaloosa, AL -
Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of medications: medical - purpose for usage,
administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions;
psychotropic - purpose for usage, administration details, possible
complications, side effects and interactions
In-depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and
treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment
Excellent ability to work within the agency to effectively serve the needs
of the consumers
Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from
information obtained from consumers, their family members (when appropriate) and
past and present referral sources
Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative,
supportive manner
Must be able to successfully meet state training requirements to ensure the
de! livery of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery ser! vices to
individuals within the agency's target populations
Must possess effective understanding of therapy techniques used with the SMI
population
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks
Must possess excellent ability to comprehend and maintain program standards
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 (DMH) Standards
Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved DMH
assessment (CANS Assessment, SUN-R)
Provide appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment
plan to guide the client through the continuum of care. This may include
individual, fami! ly, and group therapy depending on client's needs
If intervention is not within departmental scope of services, ensure that
client is linked to the appropriate resource
Complete appropriate reviews of documentation at all times
Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings as assigned
Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights
Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner
Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that the company vehicle
is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are notified if there is
an accident or if the vehicle is in of service
If a company vehicle is not available, utilize personal vehicle to
accomplish work related issues
Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times
Provide information about mental health services and substance abuse
services to member of the general public, judges, physicians, and referral
a! gencies to ensure proper referrals for consumer services
Support Or! ganizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and
Security Programs.
Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related
activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to
arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the
department and the organization.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or
Executive Director.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in behavioral sciences required
At least two (2) years experience in a community mental health setting
preferred
Current Alabama Driver's License and good driving record as defi! ned by
Indian Rivers' policy
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
Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Employer participates in E-Verify
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Indian Rivers Mental Health Centers.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:01:43 GMT
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