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Primary Job Functions:

Provides Clinical Services:

• Provides effective clinical assessment of the recipient
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM-5 diagnosis
• Formulates appropriate treatment plans, based on CANS or other assessment tool, along with recipient and family/guardian as indicated
• Provides individual, group and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to recipient needs as stated in the treatment plan
• Provides outreach services to recipients and families according to their needs
• Implements marketing strategies to promote Nova Mobile/Nova Washington First Episode Psychosis Programs to the community to ensure adequate referral base
• Writes program status reports, as applicable
• Assures that program standards and objectives are met
• Assists in program planning, development and implementation
• Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives and implements effective solutions
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Provides staff coverage for crisis intervention
• Effectively collaborates with other AltaPointe staff and outside sources
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of youth/young adult specific competencies

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical and leadership 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 recipient problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
• Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
• Documents legibly

Case Load Management:

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

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards recipients, visitors and co-workers:

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

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline with at least two years post master’s experience.
• Licensure preferred.
• Must have valid Alabama Drivers License and have proof of current liability insurance.