AltaPointe Health Systems

Role Description - Complete initial diagnostic assessments on all patients assigned to determine treatment needs, utilizing the assessment data to support a DSM V preliminary diagnosis. - Refer patients or family members to community resources or specialists when a need is identified in the assessment process. - Educate patients about crisis planning, and how to access crisis services, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. - Maintain effective and timely documentation. - Formulate appropriate treatment plans along with consumers and families, as appropriate. - Provide individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan. - Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and know how to deescalate or resolve the situation. - Effectively collaborate with treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services. - Provide support and education for consumers and family members. - Evaluate the consumer for discharge planning. - Facilitate services that prevent commitment. - Adhere to professional code of ethics. - Effectively demonstrate the application of adult and child/adolescent specific competencies. - Assist with seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe policy and procedures. Qualifications - Licensure required: LPC, LMFT or LCSW - Master’s degree in a mental health discipline; 23 years of age; valid driver’s license; successful completion of a practicum as part of the requirements for the degree or has six (6) months of post master’s level clinical experience supervised by a master’s level clinician with two years of postgraduate clinical experience. - Knowledge in adult and children/adolescent specialty to be attained within six (6) months of employment: - Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and children/adolescent population. - Growth and development of consumers related to intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. - Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice. - Basic knowledge of Senior Adult issues. - Knowledge of cultural diversity. - Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles. - Family dynamics and parenting issues. - Effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect. - Available community resources for the adult and child/adolescent populations. - Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults and child/adolescent psychiatric disorders. - Ability to maintain accurate and timely records for each patient. Requirements - Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs. - Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement. - Actively works to enhance skills. - 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 legibly and includes credentials with signatures. - 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. - Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs. - Meets AltaPointe productivity standards. - Courteous and respectful toward consumers, visitors and co-workers. - Treats others with care, dignity and compassion. - Respects others’ privacy and confidentiality. - Assists others as needed. - Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others. - Is pleasant, gentle and calm with others. - Is sensitive to others’ needs, expectations and individual differences. - Works in a cooperative manner with other AltaPointe employees and guests. - Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities. - Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required. - Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures. - Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs. - Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. - Maintains requirements of license renewals, if applicable, and attends required in-services and workshops. - Utilizes the time keeping system, documenting time worked and Paid Time Off and signing off on timecard according to AltaPointe’s policies.