What are the responsibilities and job description for the AOT Therapist position at Wellstone Brand?
Job Description:
The AOT Therapist position is an in-home position. If our clients can't get to us, then we are required to go to their homes and provide services. The AOT team participates in our client's court hearings twice a month, where we give progress on our clients.
What we are looking for:
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field (preferred)
• Good organizational & documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• DSM knowledge; Ability to type
• Knowledge of community agencies
What you will be doing:
• Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning clients
• Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions
• Assess client’s risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations
• Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records
• Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR
• Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the
client
• Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client’s medication and/or need
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required
• Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical
Staff, etc.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in
crisis situations
• When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist
the client in treatment options
• When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as
required
• Maintain current on new developments in counseling
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct follow up with clients, internal and/or external individuals
• Maintain Licensure
• Other duties assigned.
What we offer:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
- State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
- Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
- Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
- Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Licensure reimbursement
- Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
