CLINICIAN II - SBMH THERAPIST, COUNTYSCHOOLS

Children’s Services
Full-Time:40 hours
Monday - Thursday; 7:30am to 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
- Tuscaloosa, AL -

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences required.
• At least 2 years experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in a school mental health setting preferred.
• Current Alabama driver’s license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH Standards.
• Assess the client’s need for services based on findings from approved Department of Mental Health Assessment (CANS ASSESSMENT).
• 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 resource.
• 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)
• Attend and actively participate in SBMH meetings, treatment team meetings, I.E.P. meetings, etc. as assigned.
• Ensure safety of consumers, 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.
• Transport consumers in a company vehicle, when needed, ensuring that company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are notified if there is an accident or if the vehicle is in need of service.
• Ensure that agency vehicles have pre-trip inspections, monthly maintenance checks, and provide report documentation to supervisor and Facilities Manager.
• If a company vehicle is not available utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills to maintain appropriate client contact and services in various school settings.
• Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor or program standards.
• Obtain and maintain training and certification in administration of the CANS assessment.
• Provide consultation and education to the general public and school personnel as needed.
• Provide information about mental health services to members of the general public, judges, physicians and referral agencies to ensure proper referrals for consumer services.
• Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs as needed.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 88 billable hours per month.
• Participate in the clinical and administrative record review procedures.
• Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Follow 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.
• Work with school counselors to ensure appropriate scheduling of clients, in accordance with SMBH Agreement.
• 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.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences required.
• At least 2 years experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in a school mental health setting preferred.
• Current Alabama driver’s license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.