Clinician - EBP

Overview

Clinician I - EBP

Stafford Plaza

Full-Time: 40 hours

Monday-Thursday; 7:30am-5:30pm;
Friday; 8:00am-12:00pm

Tuscaloosa, AL

• 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 resources.
• 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 delivery of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery services to individuals within the agency's target populations
• 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.

• 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.)
• 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 reviews of clinical documentation at all times; 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 maintained in AVATAR, (diagnosis approval, admission flow, open episodes, enrollment)
• 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.
• Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that 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 need of service.
• Ensure that agency vehicles have pre-trip inspections, monthly maintenance checks, and provide report documentation to supervisor and Facilities Manager.
• If a company vehicle is not available utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
• Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor or program standards.
• Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs as needed.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 78 billable hours per month.
• Participate in the clinical and administrative record review procedures.
• Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Follows IRBHPolicy and Procedures.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA…