Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSMV substance abuse and mental health diagnosis
• Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
• Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of substance abuse specific competencies
• Provides HIV/AIDS education, counseling, and testing when necessary
• Conducts random observed UA’s of same sex consumers

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills 

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
• Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
• Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
• Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals 

Case Load Management:

• Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
• Meets AltaPointe productivity standards

Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm to consumers and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures.
• Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), if applicable, and attends regular workshops and in-services.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in a Mental Health Discipline with relevant internships and practicums. Substance Abuse experience and licensure preferred.