Clinician II - Therapist - Relief

Clinician II - Therapist $2500.00 sign-on bonus Crisis Center Relief (Hours vary) - Tuscaloosa, AL - Competencies: Knowledge of medications: medical – purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions; psychotropic – purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects and interactions. Knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment. Knowledge of mental illness diagnoses and substance use disorders and appropriate levels of treatment. Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from information obtained from clients, their family members (when appropriate) and past and present referral resources. Ability and competency to provide therapeutic services such as individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, etc. Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner. Must be able to successfully meet State training requirements to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery services to individuals within the agency's target populations Must possess effective understanding of therapy techniques used with the SMI and SUD populations. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks. Must possess excellent ability to comprehend and maintain program standards. Knowledgeable in cultural diversity. Competent computer skills. Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to the Department of Mental Health Standards and IRBH Policies & Procedures and Crisis Center protocols. With documented direct involvement of client, create a person-centered treatment plan containing observable and measurable goals that are attainable Provide the appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care. If intervention is not within departmental scope of services ensure that client is linked to the appropriate resources. Complete appropriate reviews of clinical documentation at all times; reviews should assess client's response to treatment, the accuracy of previously defined goals, objectives and interventions, and support the need to continue or discontinue any part of the treatment plan. Complete documentation within established times per Indian Rivers' policy. Ensure complete and accurate data is maintained in AVATAR, (diagnosis approval, admission flow, open episodes, enrollment, notes, etc.) Accurately enter necessary clinical data for ASAIS for all clients billed under substance abuse services. Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings as assigned. Ensure safety of clients, preserving basic human and legal rights. Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work assignments. Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner. Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed. Participate in the clinical and administrative record review procedures. Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner. Follows IRBH Policy and Procedures. Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs. Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision. Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of employment. Maintain the confidential nature of…