What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist, Adult Outpatient (Bridge Team) position at AltaPointe Health Systems?
Clinical Responsibilities
be attained within six (6) months of employment.
- Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
- Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis
- Formulates appropriate holistic, person-centered treatment plan along with consumers
- Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and
- theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan and as determined by court order.
- 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, in compliance with DMH, SUD, and third party payor requirements.
- Evaluates the consumer for appropriate level of treatment; completes thorough assessment and referral to ensure consumers have the needed resources to maintain in the community
- Works with the court system providing reports and testimony, following the law and AOT Program goals
- Conducts thorough intake including all required components of intake including suicide and violence risk assessments and accurate diagnosis
- Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
- Adheres to professional code of ethics
- Staffs regularly with the CRNP/MD and Coordinator regarding assessment and aftercare
- Completes treatment plan reviews as assigned and during any non-productive periods such as cancellations or no-shows
- Other duties as assigned
- Participates in twice weekly multi-disciplinary team and court staffings to insure participant success, continuity of care, and compliance with court orders
- Coordinates Substance Use Disorder treatment with the Substance Use Therapist and makes referrals to other sources as needed.
- Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Actively works to enhance clinical skills including attending quarterly training on evidence-based practices
- Engages in consultation with legal counsel and court officials regarding consumer status
- Documents in a timely fashion per AHS 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
- Completes required documentation using appropriate professional and legal terminology
- Provides documentation to the court system regarding status of consumers as needed
- Files court petitions and revocations as needed if consumers are unable to be maintained in a lesser level of care
- Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
- Meets AHS productivity standards
- Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
- Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
- Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists visitors and consumers as needed
- Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
- Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in AHS committees as required
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
- Follows AHS policies and procedures
- Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends to required in-services and workshops
be attained within six (6) months of employment.
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
- Basic knowledge of the nature of addiction for referral purposes
- Basic knowledge of Adult issues for referral purposes
- Knowledge of cultural diversity
- Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
- Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with psychiatric disorders
- Knowledge of the Involuntary Commitment process in Mobile County
- Knowledge of Hospital admissions process in Mobile County
- Knowledge of Probate Court in Mobile County
- Knowledge of Diversion efforts of AHS
