Part Time Child & Adolescent Mobile Crisis Therapist (1st Shift)
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Wellstone
Huntsville, AL, US
Summary
The therapist will provide crisis intervention and therapeutic care to children and adolescents in mental health or substance use crises alongside first responders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: NOVA Center - Huntsville, AL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg., Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: 1st Shift (Weekends), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: As a therapist with our Children and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team, you will work with First Responders in mental health and substance use crises that involve our younger population, providing therapeutic care and resources for the client and their families while assessing situations in an often-emergent situation. The incumbent will work with the therapeutic teams and community resources to establish treatment plans and goals while communicating the needs of individuals involved and supporting their assigned Co-Therapist. This is a part-time, hourly position that works on Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-7pm.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct individual and/or family therapy with children and adolescent population ages three to eighteen.
Work with Program Manager and co-therapist to assist families on a 24/7 call basis.
Provide Crisis Intervention for client and client’s family when called.
Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals.
Facilitate warm hand-off to Co-Therapist and or Care Coordinator.
Obtain certification in the CANS System.
Conduct CANS Assessments.
Work closely with Co-Therapist, Care Coordinator & guardians regarding client’s needs.
Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional, or other meetings as required.
Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain educational requirements regarding licensure with Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) State Standards.
Perform outreach in partnership with DHR.
12 hour shifts with rotating weekends twice a month.
Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications: What we're looking for:
Master's degree in a Social Sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship
At least 1 year post-masters clinical experience preferred
Excellent 5 year driving record & reliable transportation
Valid Alabama Driver’s License w/ required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with intermediate computer skills
Experience with maintaining organization and documentation
Preferred minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED)
Preferred experience with crisis intervention and management
Ability to work non-traditional hours
Ability to work as a member of a Team
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders
We are committed to one another through collaboration
We are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
WellStone is North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider.
WellStone treats children, adolescents and adults who face mental illness, substance abuse and a broad range of obstacles to health and well-being. Our team works together with you, with your medical providers and across our own programs to connect you to therapies, counseling, training and resources to restore hope.
We provide accessible outpatient counseling and psychiatric services for all ages at an affordable cost. Our specialized practices include:
NOVA Center for Youth and Family: Child & adolescent services in individual, group and school-based settings.
New Horizons Recovery Center: A multi-dimensional substance abuse by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
WellSpring Clinical Associates: A private counseling clinic for adults with commercial insurance.
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Founded
1969
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
WellStone is North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider.
WellStone treats children, adolescents and adults who face mental illness, substance abuse and a broad range of obstacles to health and well-being. Our team works together with you, with your medical providers and across our own programs to connect you to therapies, counseling, training and resources to restore hope.
We provide accessible outpatient counseling and psychiatric services for all ages at an affordable cost. Our specialized practices include:
NOVA Center for Youth and Family: Child & adolescent services in individual, group and school-based settings.
New Horizons Recovery Center: A multi-dimensional substance abuse by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
WellSpring Clinical Associates: A private counseling clinic for adults with commercial insurance.
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Founded
1969
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama