Crisis​/Intake Therapist

Overview

Clinician II
- Crisis & Intake Therapist

Children's Department

Full-Time:40 hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:00pm and 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 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.

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH Standards.
• Complete walk-in/referred crisis intervention treatment/assessments and daily intakes.
• With documented direct involvement of client, create a person centered treatment plan containing observable and measurable goals that are attainable.
• Provide the appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care.
• Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved Department of Mental Health Assessment, (CANS ASSESSMENT, SUN-R.)
• 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 NX, (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.
• 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.
• Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed.
• Provide information about mental health 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 review procedures.
• Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Follows IRBH Policy 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 and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical 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 to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to 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 current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
• Identify opportunities for improving the…