WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults

The Assessment Therapist (Mon-Fri 8a-5p Cullman,) will provide comprehensive evaluation to identify, analyze, evaluate, and address problems, issues, and circumstances of clients.

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in a mental health discipline (including practicum or internship), License preferred

• Minimum 2 years experience preferred 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Knowledge of the nature of addiction 

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult population 

• Ability to make clinical decisions and/or recommendations in a crisis situation 

• Knowledge of trauma informed, person centered, principles of recovery 

• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with additions and co- occurring severe and persistent psychiatric disorders 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide effective clinical assessment of new or returning clients in the assigned clinical department.
• Document in using electronic health records.
• Utilize assessment data to support a current DSM diagnosis.
• Formulate appropriate treatment plan along with client and families, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and know how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Effectively collaborate with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services.
• Clinical record keeping.
• Document appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Document measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan.
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow Center policies and procedures.
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional, and other meetings as required by the coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we offer:

• Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
• State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.